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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" in the services category, specifically focusing on transport services. The contract involves providing transport solutions from two locations, TN6 2NJ and TN22 5QL, to East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH. The services are required from Monday to Friday, primarily during school hours. This tender adopts a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, suitable for projects above a threshold. Interested parties must note the tender period ends on 20th July 2026, 10:00 AM, and the contract period is set from 7th September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in facilitating accessible transport services due to the specific requirements of the passengers, including a wheelchair user. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender particularly lucrative, given the buyer's receptiveness to SME bids, although it is less focused on voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses adept at navigating the logistical challenges of scheduled, daily transport services will find this tender suited to their expertise, providing an excellent opportunity for growth by forging a relationship with a key local government body.

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: TN6 2NJ TN22 5QL To: East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:00-15:20 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 (from TN22 5QL) will require additional journeys due to alternative finish times on certain days: Monday and Friday PM - 16:00 finish Tuesday and Wednesday PM - 15:00 finish Wednesday - No AM journey required Thursday - No transport required Pupil 1 is a wheelchair user but can transfer from wheelchair to car seat with support. Space needed to transport wheelchair. Pupil 2 (from TN6 2NJ) does not travel on Wednesdays. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59680580-0300-4ff1-bfa9-7574b739269d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68cf3968-7c5c-49a4-8ee3-911369fb4178
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
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 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
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

Further Information

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