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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process for transport services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)." The tender, tagged as active since 30th July 2026, is currently in the tender stage, with a projected contract period from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement focuses on services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically for a taxi route from Five Ash Down Chapel to Buxted CofE Primary School, with a daily frequency from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement is conducted via a selective, restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 3rd August 2026. The main industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV code 60000000).

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those possessing vehicles accommodating between 1 to 8 passengers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract’s substantial duration provides a stable income stream and the opportunity for service providers to establish long-term customer relationships. Businesses adept in managing school transport schedules and those located near East Sussex would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Successful bidders will liaise with East Sussex County Council, providing an excellent avenue for building a portfolio catering to governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 6+ seats Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: Five Ash Down Chapel Postcodes: TN22 3EX, TN22 3EY, TN22 3EZ all in the Ashengate Way estate To: Buxted CofE Primary School TN22 4BB Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:55 - 15:25 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90fb53fa-ae59-4f69-ba1f-e6c614cf84a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056f9e8f-1ced-47a6-81e1-a86d4327cb35
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
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
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

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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