Award

2 x accessible vehicle rentals

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of six specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles to support the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service. The vehicles are intended to assist in the safe and comfortable transport of vulnerable residents between locations, particularly those involved with Adult Social Care and Children's Services. The procurement, classified under the transport equipment industry category (CPV code 34000000), was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and will run through to 28th February 2031. With the tender completed and the contract awarded, the total value stands at GBP 223,077.60, with the supplier being London Hire Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation equipment sector, particularly those specialising in accessible and adapted vehicle solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the procurement's support for these business forms. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their market reach within the public sector, potentially leading to future opportunities with local councils or similar bodies. The five-year contract duration provides a stable and ongoing revenue stream, fostering long-term business growth and free advertising through association with a reputable public entity like East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

2 x accessible vehicle rentals

Notice Description

Supply of 6x specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles to support the delivery of 'Driver Only' transport contracts for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT). The vehicles are essential for transporting vulnerable residents including those supported by Adult Social Care (ASC) and Children's Services (CS) safely and comfortably between locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cd22510-1bbb-46dd-97dd-8d72565562f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484a33d4-3063-4a09-b8d6-e1a2d09a6cc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,077 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,077 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
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 Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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