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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

03 Aug 2026 at 17:46

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process overseen by East Sussex County Council, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)," falls under the transport services industry category, specifically for services excluding waste transport. The procurement involves transportation between TN33 0DN and Silverdale Primary, TN37 7EA, with operations scheduled from Monday to Friday to coincide with school timings. The procurement stage is completed with the award made on 3rd August 2026, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £60,800, spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The tender used a selective procurement method, suitable primarily for SMEs, indicating opportunities for smaller enterprises looking to expand their service offerings.

This procurement represents a considerable opportunity for businesses engaged in transportation services within the United Kingdom. Particularly, SMEs that specialise in taxi and MPV services can greatly benefit from such contracts by establishing consistent revenue streams and enhancing their market presence in the public sector. By securing this contract, businesses can not only expand their operational scope but also build a solid reputation with public authorities, potentially leading to further business opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN33 0DN To: Silverdale Primary, TN37 7EA Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:55 to 15:15 Comments for Operator: No PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d5ca291-81ac-47b7-952d-d55b6a3ba4ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd00662a-a051-409b-a103-0f5864b29a84
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
£60,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

LINK TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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