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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

East Sussex County Council

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21 Oct 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi or multi-purpose vehicle service for a school journey from BN20 9NY to Brighton MET, BN2 5PB. The specified vehicle is a saloon with capacity within the stated 1–8-seat range. The journey is required on weekdays, Monday to Friday, for the school day running from 09:00 to 15:30. No passenger assistant is required. This is a passenger transport service, rather than a vehicle purchase.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The proposed contract period runs from 3 November 2026 to 31 July 2029. The opportunity is described as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No award criteria or enquiry deadline are stated in the supplied procurement details.

This requirement suits taxi and private-hire operators able to provide a saloon for a regular weekday school journey, with capacity appropriate to a service described as covering 1–8 seats. The operator must be able to serve the route between BN20 9NY and Brighton MET in BN2 5PB, and meet the school-day schedule. A passenger assistant is not required. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 9NY To: Brighton MET, BN2 5PB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon- Fri 09:00-15:30 Comments for Operator: No PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09ae568f-d917-4bbf-bd1b-a93d79091e49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d61ef341-0308-477a-9f26-b80e4438a610
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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