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03 Aug 2026 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking transport services involving taxis and multipurpose vehicles (MPV) accommodating 1 to 8 seats, under a contract now in the tender stage. The procurement falls within the transport services industry category, with the main service route from TN31 6QQ to New Horizons School, TN38 9HN, operating Monday to Friday. The tender is a selective process through a restricted procedure, above threshold, and interested parties have until 7th August 2026 to submit their proposals. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. These services primarily take place in the United Kingdom, and the project supports participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for transport service providers, notably SMEs, to partner with a local government authority, bolstering their portfolio and expanding market presence. The focus on regular, scheduled routes offers a stable business model, ideal for companies with reliable saloon vehicles and a proficient fleet management capability. Businesses already operating in the transport sector, especially those experienced with school transport logistics, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise, promising both steady revenue streams and the potential for future collaboration with East Sussex County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 6QQ To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs - 8:50-15:00 Fri - 8:50-14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a4f1793-75a2-42ca-ba84-0652f9b3928c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1318487-7c3a-47b0-bfc0-205218f91244
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
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
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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