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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) transport services for routes between BN10 8HT and Downs View Life Skills College, BN1 8XR. The contract, categorized under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), will be fulfilled from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender is currently in the tender stage with a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure above threshold, and the deadline for submission of bids is 30th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The services will operate Monday through Friday with daily school time schedules from 09:00 to 15:10.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing a chance to establish or expand their services in the public sector across the United Kingdom. With a contract period extending over nearly three years, companies that specialise in passenger transport, specifically with experience in providing school transportation, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with a reputable public sector body.

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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: BN10 8HT To: Downs View Life Skills College, BN1 8XR Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a187a2-33a2-453d-8391-94d9d5a1a8df
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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