---
title: "Bus passes for school-aged passengers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb3f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Bus passes for school-aged passengers

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb3f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Bus passes for school-aged passengers" has been completed by West Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chichester, United Kingdom. This process, involving a direct award, focused on the sale of travel tickets and package tour services, specifically addressing the need for statutory home to school transport. The sole supplier is BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY LIMITED. Situated in West Sussex, this contract will run from 23rd June 2026 to 22nd March 2027, with a gross contract value of £265,000, pending final award status. The direct award method was necessary due to the lack of viable competition and the unique service provision by the supplier in the region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for local businesses, particularly those involved in travel ticketing and transport services, to engage with public sector contracts, especially when niche service provision limits competition. SMEs in the transport sector should be well-suited to understand the dynamics of such specialized markets, enabling them to tailor their services effectively. Businesses that can offer unique services with limited competition may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth, allowing participation in essential public service contracts that directly impact local communities.

## Notice

Bus passes for school-aged passengers in West Sussex

### Procurement Information

Tickets are purchased with bus operators on the basis that: -The bus service is operated by a sole provider in the relevant geography -There is no effective or economical alternative (e.g. taxis or coaches) -Switching supplier is not possible due to absence of equivalent competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059033-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059033-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Transparency 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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