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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Aug 2026 at 12:10

Award Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 17:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, pertains to the provision of taxi and MPV services for routes from TN31 6QQ to New Horizons School, TN38 9HN. This falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage on 10th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and was active until 7th August 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement was significant for organisations meeting the criteria of SMEs, although not suited for VCSEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to gain an extended contract with a reputable local authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises that operate passenger vehicles and can ensure daily school runs between the specified locations are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. The awarded contract, valued at £64,600, demonstrates a substantial commitment from the buyer, offering financial stability and potential growth for the successful supplier over nearly three years. Businesses able to provide reliable and efficient transport, with a focus on continuity and professionalism, stand to gain not only economically but also in reputation through association with East Sussex County Council.

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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 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

Notice Details

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/631032b7-6739-4c7b-9bfa-af72362c8625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£64,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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