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 08:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is conducting a public procurement process for taxi and MPV services, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" under the transport services industry (CPV code 60000000). The procurement is at the tender stage, with the process initiated as a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The service is expected to operate within the United Kingdom, specifically covering routes from BN22 0DL to Pinetree Park, BN7 3NF, five days a week from 09:00 to 15:15. The tender was published on 7th May 2026, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 11th May 2026 at 11:00 BST. The contract period is set from 14th May 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering transport services that can accommodate between 1 to 8 passengers. Given the sustained duration and frequency of the contract, businesses with a robust capacity to maintain service quality across extended periods would be well-suited for this opportunity. The absence of a need for passenger assistants if passengers are travelling alone may particularly appeal to service providers adept at managing flexible staffing requirements. It is an attractive opportunity for SMEs aiming to enhance their portfolios by securing long-term contracts with local government authorities.

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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: Not needed if travelling alone but shared PA if another child is added in future. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 0DL To: Pinetree Park, BN7 3NF Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 09:00-15:15. Comments: No PA required if travelling alone, only if sharing This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b8a2bed-cc58-4ebc-ba57-11a1cf701ad4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9826cb-bff6-419f-baa1-3e2c6db8a3e4
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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