Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services for a school route, focusing on Taxi and MPV vehicles (1-8 seats). The tender process, initiated on 11th June 2026, is currently active under the tender stage. This contract falls under the transport services category (CPV 60000000). The service involves transporting students from specified locations to Frewen College, East Sussex, from Monday to Friday during school hours. Interested parties must submit their tenders before the deadline of 19th June 2026. The contract is expected to start on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, and it will operate within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing reliable transport services. The restricted procedure underlines the need for qualified suppliers able to meet the criteria, making it suitable for experienced businesses in the transport sector. By participating, businesses can expand their reach and establish a long-term relationship with a governmental body such as the East Sussex County Council. The selection process is favourable for SMEs, providing them with a platform to showcase their capabilities in delivering consistent and punctual transport services.

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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: TN31 7BN, TN35 4EE, TN36 4AN To: Frewen College, TN31 6NL Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 16:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5023a52a-fef4-4655-b291-550c409354df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b90c33-499c-434c-aa85-c38a066125ad
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 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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

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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