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

East Sussex County Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a weekday school transport service using a saloon taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with capacity for 1–8 seats. The route runs from the BN26 5RS area to Alfriston School, BN26 5XB, and is intended to transport pupils to and from school. The service operates Monday to Friday during the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 15:15. No passenger assistant is required. This is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000, covering the journey to and from the school. Operators should allow for poor road conditions on the proposed route. The requirement is for services delivered in the East Sussex area for the council.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 21 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 at 01:00 until 31 July 2029 at 23:59. The requirement is presented as a single taxi or MPV service rather than separate lots. The published requirement identifies transport services as the main category and states that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids are sought for the specified school route and weekday operating pattern, with the vehicle type and passenger-assistance requirement defined in the service description.

This opportunity suits local taxi firms, private-hire operators and small passenger transport businesses able to provide a saloon taxi or MPV carrying between one and eight people. The successful operator will need a vehicle suitable for regular school journeys, reliable weekday availability and the practical ability to serve the route between the BN26 5RS area and Alfriston School. Experience of school or contract passenger transport would be relevant to delivering the stated timetable, although the requirement does not identify a passenger assistant role. Operators should be comfortable working on routes where road conditions may be poor and maintaining a dependable service throughout the contract period.

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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: BN26 5RS To: Alfriston School, BN26 5XB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: Be aware of poor road conditions This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac34622-8aa0-4ff9-ad62-91a99ec19d04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c610b5-6ae3-4f30-963a-54bef9d548a3
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
16 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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