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title: "DDRT (Flexibus) Accessible Vehicle Rentals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# DDRT (Flexibus) Accessible Vehicle Rentals

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d90

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## Summary

The contracting process for "DDRT (Flexibus) Accessible Vehicle Rentals" initiated by East Sussex County Council focuses on improving transport accessibility across the region of Lewes, located within the UKJ22 area. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract already signed as of 2 April 2026. The procurement method employed was a direct award under established frameworks, notably the CSKL and TPPL Vehicle Rental Framework 2025. The primary procurement category is goods, with no prior call for competition, and the contract is valued at £1,131,000 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment rentals, particularly large enterprises like London Hire Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract. The seamless integration of Digital Demand Responsive Transport services such as Flexibus into existing transport networks offers room for expansion and innovation within the transport sector. Suppliers with expertise in regional transport solutions and vehicle rentals can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and contribute to the local authority's ambitious transport connectivity goals. The contract duration includes options extending up to 31 March 2032, providing a stable long-term opportunity for participating businesses.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded. Since April 2023, East Sussex County Council has delivered a Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Service, known locally as Flexibus. DDRT creates a significant improvement in mobility and provides greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The Council's aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded. Since April 2023, East Sussex County Council has delivered a Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Service, known locally as Flexibus. DDRT creates a significant improvement in mobility and provides greater access to residents and visitors across the county. The Council's aim is to ensure that DDRT is integrated seamlessly into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services and Mobility Hubs.

Options: Up to 36 months to 31 March 2032

### Procurement Information

Direct Award procedure as allowed for under the CSKL and TPPL Vehicle Rental Framework 2025 TPPLCSKL03.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038970-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,131,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038970-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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