Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a tender for Taxi and MPV transport services, focusing on vehicles with 1-8 seats. This procurement process is in the tender stage and entails transportation services, classified under CPV code 60000000. The services are required from TN21 8HR and TN21 0SL to Moor House School KS2-4 (RH8 9AQ), conducted Monday to Friday, aligning with school timings. Interested parties can apply through a selective and restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 1st June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, located within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability for them. Companies specialising in school transport services without the necessity of a passenger assistant will find this prospect advantageous. The procurement is designed to support business growth through sustained service provision over multiple years, offering a stable contract for the vehicles and operations aligned with specified routes and schedules. Businesses with expertise in managing school transport routes can particularly benefit by leveraging their operational efficiencies and competitive pricing strategies in this tender.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN21 8HR and TN21 0SL To: Moor House School KS2-4, RH8 9AQ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:15-15:50 Comments for Operator: TUPE applies This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c467c5ac-0cdb-4dd8-8b8b-9672fc6a4241
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b90627-6980-412d-b262-aefffeee8f4f
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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
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

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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