Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" is managed by East Sussex County Council. This tender, published on 7th May 2026, falls under the transport services category, more specifically excluding waste transport, and is part of a restricted procedure. The transport service is intended for routes in the United Kingdom, primarily between BN23 5RH, BN7 2XH, and TN39 3PD, with daily school times specified from Monday to Friday. As of 7th May 2026, the process is at the tender stage, with a deadline set for 11th May 2026 at 11:00 AM. The contract period is anticipated to run from 14th May 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The selective procurement method suggests a competitive but potentially rewarding opportunity for businesses capable of offering high-quality transport services in the specified areas. Companies familiar with providing scheduled and reliable school transport, and those with experience managing logistical challenges related to transport services, would find this contract growth advantageous. Engaging with this procurement could enhance business visibility and expand market presence within the public sector.

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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: BN23 5RH To: BN7 2XH and TN39 3PD Frequency: Monday and Wednesday BN7 2XH Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday TN39 3PD Daily School Time: Monday 09:00 to 12:00 BN7 2XH Tuesday 14:30 to 16:00 TN39 3PD Wednesday 09:00 to 12:00 BN7 2XH Thursday 14:30 to 16:00 TN39 3PD Friday 13:00 to 15:00 TN39 3PD Comments: ASD, Global Development Delay This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-384220ce-6f10-4c8c-88eb-4c980ab70978
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0a6702-83ad-4aab-909c-f2d9180e48aa
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
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 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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