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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is overseeing a public procurement process for transport services, specifically focusing on taxi and MPV services with seating capacities of 1-8. The service will cover the route from Five Ash Down Chapel in Ashengate Way estate to Buxted CofE Primary School, with specific postcodes in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The contract requires daily service from Monday to Friday during school hours, starting 6th September 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. This tender is in the 'active' stage under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, with the deadline for submission set for 31st July 2026 at 10:00 am. The industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing transport services within the educational sector, particularly those capable of accommodating small group travels. The contract is suitable for SMEs, as the council indicates no preference for VCSE organisations. Businesses adept at meeting the requirements of consistent, scheduled transport services will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, especially those familiar with handling school transportation. The use of a restricted procedure ensures that only qualified suppliers bid, providing an opportunity for businesses that meet the procurement criteria to engage in a potentially lucrative and stable contract over the next three years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Proposed Taxi Route: From: Five Ash Down Chapel Postcodes: TN22 3EX, TN22 3EY, TN22 3EZ all in the Ashengate Way estate To: Buxted CofE Primary School TN22 4BB Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:55 - 15:25 Comments for Operator: 3 pupils and potentially 3 more starting in September from the same area. 6 seater required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de29520-aecd-4f12-9068-a5779160277a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a8c57d-20ec-463c-bc72-cb9a5910cfd5
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
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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