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

East Sussex County Council

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09 Sep 2026 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a weekday school transport service using a four-seat taxi. The route is from postcode BN27 4QW to Herstmonceuz C of E Primary School, postcode BN27 4LG, in East Sussex. The vehicle will carry pupils between the specified pickup point and school, with the scheduled school day running from 08:45 to 15:15, Monday to Friday. No passenger assistant is required. The procurement covers passenger transport services, classified under CPV 60000000. This is a service requirement rather than a vehicle purchase, construction project or general fleet contract, so it is most relevant to taxi operators and small passenger transport businesses able to provide a suitable four-seat vehicle and operate the stated school route reliably.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure described as above threshold. The deadline for tender submissions was 14 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period set by the council runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement is for one described taxi route, with weekday journeys aligned to the school timetable. The tender is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published procurement information sets out the route, vehicle capacity, operating frequency and school times for bidders to price and deliver. No contract value or separate enquiry deadline is stated in the procurement details provided.

This opportunity suits an established local taxi or private-hire operator, small passenger transport company, or similar SME with access to a four-seat vehicle and the capacity to provide dependable weekday school journeys throughout the school term and contract period. A supplier should be able to plan and maintain regular travel between the BN27 4QW pickup point and Herstmonceuz C of E Primary School, meet the 08:45 to 15:15 school-day schedule, and manage the practical demands of a recurring education transport route. The absence of a required passenger assistant makes the service suitable for operators whose normal offer is driver-led taxi transport rather than assisted passenger care. Relevant experience in school, community or scheduled passenger transport would support delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 4QW To: Herstmonceuz C of E Primary School, BN27 4LG Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b3f5f7d-9963-4085-b6b5-0e7fc9ed486a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f34ce34-c6c3-4cba-af11-473164ec1b84
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
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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