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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

05 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council focuses on providing transportation services, specifically taxis and MPVs with 1-8 seats, for a proposed route between BN9 9RH and Headstart in Golden Cross, BN27 4AN. The services are required on weekdays during school hours. This tender, classified under transport services excluding waste transport, was part of a selective procurement method involving a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 5 August 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 3 September 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2029.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their portfolios by partnering with a reputed local authority such as East Sussex County Council. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly beneficial, as the procurement process has considered SME suitability. Companies that can offer reliable, scheduled transport services without the need for a passenger assistant would be well-positioned to provide competitive services for this requirement.

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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: BN9 9RH BN22 0BJ 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-b5fd17-3846b7de-9fbe-47af-a988-9fedaeffbca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325f3a9-e051-4f12-9528-7dea19c478b3
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
£83,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRENCH AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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