This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:03

Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, initiated a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" for transport services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60000000, focuses on providing taxi services between TN22 3SP and Sackville School Kent, operating weekdays from 08:30 to 16:00. The process adopted a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above threshold. The tendering stage concluded on 1st June 2026, and the contract was awarded to Crowborough Executive Private Hire on 8th June 2026. The contract period is from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK, particularly those involved in transport services, to participate and expand their services by competing in such public procurement initiatives. The tender's restricted procedure provides a structured yet competitive environment, ideal for businesses capable of delivering consistent, reliable transport services within the specified locations and timeframes. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth through establishing a long-term relationship with a governmental buyer, fostering future opportunities in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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: TN22 3SP To: Sackville School Kent Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 16:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-574f947c-8707-4285-adb4-ab77a26b3a39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7077c6e-e14b-49ca-937b-c2c15429f96f
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months 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

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

CROWBOROUGH EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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