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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a public procurement process for transport services, specifically taxis and MPVs with 1-8 seats, as part of their educational transport services. The contracting process is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV code: 60000000). The main routes for this service will connect various locations in East Sussex (TN35 4RQ, TN33 0PL, TN32 5AS) to The Flagship School (TN34 2AE), operating Monday to Friday from 08:50 to 14:30. Interested parties must note the key dates: the tender submission deadline is set for 24th June 2026, and the contract period will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement method being used is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure for projects above the financial threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in passenger transport services to expand their business within the public sector. As it offers a steady stream of transport work during school term times, firms that possess the required vehicle fleet in the specified area, coupled with the capacity to manage regular transport schedules, would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses with experience in providing reliable and timely school transport services will be well-placed to compete in this selective tendering process, ensuring compliance with the council's specifications and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon or MPV Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN35 4RQ, TN33 0PL and TN32 5AS To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: No PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88f350cc-947c-471c-87da-f9b23e06a440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fc77d0-13c2-44b4-aa63-fde218ec9bfc
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
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 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

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
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

Notice Documents

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