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

East Sussex County Council

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09 Oct 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) service to carry a passenger between postcode BN21 2NX and Flagship School, Hastings (TN34 2AE). The specified vehicle is a saloon, with capacity within the advertised range of one to eight seats. Journeys are required on weekdays around the school day, from 08:50 to 14:30. A passenger assistant is not required when the passenger is travelling alone. The service is for a school transport route, rather than general taxi provision. The buyer is based in Lewes, and delivery is to Flagship School in Hastings.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 10:00. The contract period is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 July 2029. No estimated contract value or evaluation criteria are stated in the procurement details. The requirement is presented as a single school transport route, rather than divided into lots. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable to participate; voluntary, community and social enterprises are not identified as suitable. The buyer describes the vehicle and route requirements, including weekday travel during school hours, and specifies when a passenger assistant is not needed. These operational requirements define the service to be offered.

This opportunity is suited to taxi and private-hire operators able to provide a saloon or other suitable vehicle within the one-to-eight-seat MPV category and reliably cover a weekday school transport route. It may suit a small operator as well as a larger transport business, provided it can deliver the required journeys between the stated pickup area and Flagship School in Hastings during the school day. The stated passenger-assistant arrangement means an assistant is not needed when the passenger travels alone, which may affect staffing and vehicle planning. Operators should be able to maintain dependable transport provision on school days throughout the contract period. The route and timetable make this a focused school transport requirement, rather than a general fleet or broader transport-services contract.

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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 PA if travelling alone Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN21 2NX To: Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon- Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: No PA if travelling alone. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71fa466e-ac60-470c-a31e-27a675431273
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7536326-2a1b-4e24-b275-74a9d5843d03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 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
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

Further Information

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