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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

26 Jun 2026 at 10:39

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council recently concluded a procurement process for transport services, specifically focused on providing taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) services seating 1-8 passengers. The procurement, under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), pertains to service routes from TN35 5PW to ARK Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus, TN34 2PG, operating from Monday to Friday during school hours 08:45 - 15:15. The award was pivotal on 26th June 2026, following a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure exceeding thresholds. The formal award, effective from 2nd September 2026 until 31st July 2029, identifies 247 Transport Solutions Ltd as the supplier. This opportunity was earmarked for competitive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting inclusivity for such enterprises in public tenders.

This contract opens avenues for SMEs specializing in transport services to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector. The tender's design, favouring selective shortlisting, presupposes qualified and experienced transport providers to deliver consistent service on specified school routes. Businesses adept in managing regular school transport schedules without passenger assistants could capitalize on similar opportunities to strategically expand their operations and client base. The extended duration of the contract also implies a secure revenue stream and the potential for future collaborations with municipal councils.

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Notice Information

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: TN35 5PW To: ARK Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus, TN34 2PG Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cdb1d09-896d-413c-8e8a-ef93ac4c7973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d593a1-74d7-4b9c-ad11-82a118638df5
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
£39,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 months 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

247 Transport Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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