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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services, focusing on transport from the postcode TN35 5PW to ARK Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus in TN34 2PG. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is part of the service procurement category. The process is currently in the tender stage, and the restricted procedure method is being utilised, indicating that this is a selective tender process above the threshold. The tender was published on 19th June 2026, with interested parties required to submit their bids by 26th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing regular school transport solutions. The requirement for transport services from Monday to Friday, aligned with school timings between 08:45 and 15:15, positions businesses capable of offering reliable saloon vehicle services to benefit substantially. Companies seeking business growth through long-term contracts with a reputable local government entity will find this a strategic opportunity to expand their client base and reinforce their market position in the region.

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: 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

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/5e88892e-fcfb-4f40-9679-506021e56c19
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
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Today
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

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

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