---
title: "Time-limited (3-month) bus passes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b45a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Time-limited (3-month) bus passes

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b45a

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Chichester, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of time-limited (three-month) bus passes to fulfil community needs. This direct procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted below threshold without competition, resulting in an award to the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £118,800 (gross). The related legal basis is anchored in the legislation 2023/54, and relevant documents were published on 12th June 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for companies in the service sector, specifically those specialising in travel services such as public transport provision. The absence of formal competition in the procurement process underlines the potential for similar direct procurement opportunities for businesses aiming to collaborate with local authorities. Companies that can offer competitive and efficient travel solutions are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to expand their operations and service offerings within the local public sector. This venture not only caters to transport companies but may also attract large-scale enterprises that provide auxiliary logistical solutions.

## Notice

Provision of time-limited (3 month) bus passes for community needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055846-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055846-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055846-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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