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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" through a restricted procedure. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26th June 2026 at 11:00 AM. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing taxi services from TN6 3AU to Flagship School, TN34 2AE, on a schedule of five days a week, during school hours of 08:50 to 14:30, starting from 29th June 2026 through to 31st July 2028. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 60000000, pertaining to transport services, excluding waste transportation. The procurement method is selective, aimed at SMEs with the location specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolio in scheduled school transport services. Companies with expertise in passenger transport and the ability to consistently meet a regular schedule will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The provision of services over a long-term contract period of two years provides an enduring revenue stream, enabling strategic business growth for successful bidders. Businesses with experience in transport logistics, particularly those familiar with selective procurement processes, are encouraged to participate.

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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 if travelling alone. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 3AU To: Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-14:30 Comments: PA only needed if sharing. May be some transition days to start with. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2087da99-e49f-4035-8377-198aa6c8483e
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 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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