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

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2026 at 09:01

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service using a saloon taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with one to eight seats. The service is a proposed school taxi route from BN21 3HA to Headstart Golden Cross, BN27 4AN, transporting passengers on school days. Journeys are scheduled from Monday to Friday, with the daily school timetable running from 08:45 to 15:10. A passenger assistant is not required. The procurement falls within transport services and is categorised as a service contract. The buying organisation is based at County Hall in Lewes, East Sussex, and the route serves the stated school destination at Golden Cross.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline was 30 July 2026 at 14:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Edwards Cars and Minibuses on 11 August 2026. The awarded value is £68,400. The award contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The same period is stated for the contract requirement. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is recorded as active, with Edwards Cars and Minibuses named as the selected supplier.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school transport on a fixed weekday route over a multi-year period. Relevant competitors would need to provide a suitable saloon taxi or MPV with capacity for up to eight passengers, operate reliably from Monday to Friday, and meet the daily school timetable without relying on a passenger assistant. Local knowledge of the route between BN21 3HA and Headstart Golden Cross would support dependable delivery, while sufficient vehicle availability and driver cover would be important for continuity throughout the school year. The requirement is suitable for an SME-scale operator with experience in scheduled passenger or school transport services.

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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: 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

Notice Details

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/18b455ce-475c-4671-8dc5-8bf2556db1c1
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
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

Edwards Cars and Minibuses

Further Information

Notice Documents

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