Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is initiating a procurement process for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" services under the transport services industry category. This tender involves providing school transportation services from TN22 3SP to Sackville School Kent, operating Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:00. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, suitable for enterprises capable of meeting above-threshold requirements. The tender stage is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 1st June 2026 at 11:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, focusing on services within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in passenger transport services. Engaging in this contract could lead to business growth by securing a long-term client in the public sector and demonstrating expertise in delivering reliable school transport services. Businesses with capacity for consistent weekday operations and those experienced in adhering to public sector requirements would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract.

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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: 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/463c28e6-3df5-4383-ae3b-f98f742c0cc2
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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

Further Information

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