East Sussex County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Digital Demand Responsive Transport Contract for Zone 9 (Seddlescombe) to East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£367,800.00
SupplierEast Surrey Rural Transport Partnership
AgencyEast Sussex County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

East Sussex County Council awarded a contract to East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) scheme in Zone 9 (Seddlescombe), as part of a government-funded (BSIP) initiative to improve mobility and access for residents and visitors across the county.

The contract covers the integration of DDRT into the transport network, connecting with rail, conventional bus services, and Mobility Hubs.

This is one of ten zones.

The initial term is two years, with a possible one-year extension if agreed by the Department for Transport, ending 31/03/2026.

The contract value is £367,800, which includes the extension period but excludes operational mileage charges and is gross spend before any revenue received by the Council.

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