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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 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport services for a daily school taxi or MPV route between Framfield and Etchingwood and Uckfield College in East Sussex. The route covers the Framfield and Etchingwood postcodes TN22 5RR, TN22 5RS, TN22 5QQ, TN22 5RX, TN22 4PT and TN22 4PR, with seven registered stops. Transport is required from Monday to Friday for the school day, with stated school hours of 09:00 to 15:25. The service is intended for 10 pupils registered for September and does not require a passenger assistant. The procurement is categorised as transport services, covering the provision of the vehicle and passenger transport for this school journey. The council is based in Lewes and is the buying organisation.

The procurement reached tender: East Sussex County Council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure described as above-threshold. Bids were required by 3 August 2026 at 09:22. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement is presented as a single taxi or MPV school transport opportunity, with the description referring to a vehicle type of 10 or more seats. The tender is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The stated journey runs on weekdays during the school day, carrying pupils between the named Framfield and Etchingwood stops and Uckfield College. The procurement is for services rather than goods or construction works.

This opportunity suits established local taxi, minibus and passenger transport operators able to provide a suitable vehicle and reliable weekday school transport over a multi-year service period. Suppliers should be capable of carrying 10 pupils and operating a route with seven stops between Framfield, Etchingwood and Uckfield College, while meeting the stated school-day timings of 09:00 to 15:25. The description identifies a vehicle requirement of 10 or more seats, so operators with an appropriately sized taxi, minibus or MPV fleet are best placed to compete. The opportunity is explicitly suitable for SMEs, making it relevant to smaller transport businesses with sufficient vehicle capacity, dependable drivers and the operational ability to deliver regular education transport on every weekday.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-67bb46e3-6e7d-44b0-97dd-372ee8f437b5
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 20262 months 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
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

Further Information

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