Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender phase of procuring taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) transport services for school runs, under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contract's title is "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" and falls under the transport services category, classified by CPV code 60000000. The service route is set between BN8 4HP and BN6 8GT in the United Kingdom, with operations occurring on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM. The tender was published on 7 May 2026 and the submission deadline is 11 May 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract period is slated to commence on 13 May 2026 and conclude by 31 July 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, though the opportunity does not specifically target voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to handle routine school transport needs, particularly those with a fleet of saloon vehicles and the capacity to operate within the stipulated hours, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in this contract with East Sussex County Council provides a stable, long-term business prospect within the UK transport services sector.

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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 Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 4HP To: BN6 8GT Frequency: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daily School Time: 09:00 to 11:45 Comments: ASD This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2dda7c-105b-4e3a-a9c3-833182097a25
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
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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

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