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

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2026 at 11:59

Award Notice
Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday school transport by taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with one to eight seats. The requirement is for a saloon car travelling from BN25 3RP to Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL, for the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 14:30. No passenger assistant is required, but the route requires a female driver. This is a transport services contract serving a school journey in East Sussex and the surrounding area. The council is the buying organisation. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to local taxi operators, private-hire firms and small passenger transport businesses able to provide a reliable school-day service on the specified route.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a restricted procedure above the relevant threshold. Bids were due by 10 August 2026 at 13:00, and the award was made on 17 August 2026. Brighton Taxi Company was selected for a contract worth £121,600. The contract runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement was evaluated through a selective process for transport services. The successful supplier is an SME. The published route covers one saloon vehicle journey between BN25 3RP and Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL, operating Monday to Friday during the school timetable. The recorded tender status is complete and the award status is active.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award shows recurring demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school transport using small passenger vehicles. A credible competitor would need to operate taxis or MPVs carrying up to eight passengers, provide a saloon vehicle for the specified journey, and deliver dependable weekday coverage aligned with school hours. The female-driver requirement is a decisive staffing consideration, as is the ability to cover the route between BN25 3RP and Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL. Small and medium-sized operators are well placed where they can demonstrate reliable vehicle availability, suitable drivers, punctual school transport and the operational capacity to maintain a single route throughout the contract term.

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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: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3RP To: Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 8:45-14:30 Comments for Operator: Female driver required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b34fc58-d373-4264-a264-3b46994add8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a1322c-0ad1-4003-bcac-16c01294cdf1
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
£121,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 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

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

R GSM SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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