Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting bids for a transportation services contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" under the category of transport services. This procurement uses a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is currently at the tender stage. The contract will cover a proposed taxi route from RH17 7EW to Manor Green College in Crawley RH11 0DX, to be executed five days a week, Monday through Friday, during school hours from 09:00 to 15:00. Key deadlines include the tender stage closing on 13th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 18th May 2026, continuing until 31st July 2028. The tender opportunity is oriented towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that are geared towards school-route operations or local taxi services. SMEs with a proven track record in providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By leveraging their operational expertise and local knowledge, qualified businesses can enhance their public sector portfolio, secure a stable long-term client in the form of a county council, and contribute to community mobility needs in East Sussex.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Proposed Taxi Route: From: RH17 7EW To: Manor Green College, Crawley RH11 0DX Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-378a9156-9a11-4386-8a69-5a325861e556
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee1c219-97c0-4695-9039-c23739115f58
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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 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

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

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