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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking transportation services through a tender for taxi and MPV vehicles (1-8 seats) primarily for school transport routes from TN3 9EJ to Uplands Academy, TN5 6AZ. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 9th July 2026 and the submission deadline is set for 14th July 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract, which falls within the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), is intended to commence on 3rd September 2026 and continue until 31st July 2029. The primary location for the delivery of these services is the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to offer reliable school transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is deemed suitable for such entities. The recurring nature of the service, requiring daily transport from Monday to Friday, aligns with businesses capable of providing consistent and dependable operations. Companies that are experienced in coordinating logistics within the specified school timings from 08:45 to 15:15 will find this tender especially pertinent.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN3 9EJ To: Uplands Academy, TN5 6AZ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:45-15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cfd344-9e9b-48d2-a5d1-611d8b91d11e
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
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 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

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

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