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B26256 - Bus Service 256: Wadhurst - Lamberhurst - Bells Yew Green - Tunbridge Wells

Awarded to Autocar Bus and Coach Service Ltd

East Sussex County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 27 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 23 December 2025

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Overview

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract to Autocar Bus and Coach Service Ltd for operating Bus Service 256, which serves Wadhurst, Lamberhurst, Bells Yew Green, and Tunbridge Wells. The three-year contract, valued at £767,482 with a potential three-year extension option, was awarded on 16 March 2026 and is called off from a public bus dynamic purchasing system shared by Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council, and West Sussex County Council.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£767,482
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public-service buses

Award outcome

Awarded value
£767,482
Award date
16 March 2026
Contract period
11 April 2026 → 7 April 2029
Winner
  • Autocar Bus and Coach Service Ltd

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    27 April 2026

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