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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Taxi and MPV services (1-8 seats), primarily for transporting individuals from BN21 3HA to Headstart Golden Cross, BN27 4AN, within the United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the industry category of transport services and is being conducted as a selective procurement process, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender is currently active, with the tender period ending on 30th July 2026 at 14:00 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, operating during school days from Monday to Friday, between 8:45 and 15:10.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing passenger transport services. The requirement for saloon type vehicles for a consistent school route ensures recurring business and stability over the long contract period. Companies that have experience in school transportation services and can effectively manage scheduled routes will likely benefit from this opportunity. Interested businesses should prepare to conform to the selective procurement process laid out by East Sussex County Council and demonstrate their suitability to handle the transport needs specified.

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: BN21 3HA To: Headstart Golden Cross, BN27 4AN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3661a628-36f5-47ab-903c-2fcd380da70a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2ab5-7041-44d6-9858-789f9523a826
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
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
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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

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