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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 07:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking procurement for taxi and MPV services for transporting students within the specified locations of Framfield and Etchingwood to Uckfield College. The procurement falls under the category of transport services (excluding waste transport) with a CPV classification of 60000000. The tender is classified under the restricted procedure, indicative of a selective procurement method above the threshold. The tender period ends on 3rd August 2026, and the contract is slated to commence on 2nd September 2026, extending to 31st July 2029. The operational routes are in the United Kingdom, with the services scheduled from Monday to Friday, aligning with school timings between 09:00 and 15:25.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable taxi and MPV transportation within the prescribed area. Enterprises that are small and medium-sized (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, considering the requirement for daily school routes service. Companies with a track record in efficient logistics and passenger transport can leverage this opportunity to expand their services within the East Sussex region while contributing to community-focused transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 10+ seats Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: Framfield/Etchingwood Postcodes: TN22 5RR, TN22 5RS, TN22 5QQ, TN22 5RX, TN22 4PT, TN22 4PR, To: Uckfield College TN22 3DJ Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:25 Comments for Operator: 10 pupils and 7 stops registered for September. 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/7ce006a6-ab39-424e-85d2-3b76dc6cb34b
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
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 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
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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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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