This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 08:37

Tender

15 May 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) transport services, covering routes from BN27 2PW to Manor Primary School, TN22 1UB. This transport is scheduled for weekdays during school terms, as specified in the tender which was last updated on 1st July 2026. This project falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category and is valued at £68,400. The procurement was conducted using a selective method (restricted procedure) and initially advertised on 15th May 2026, with a tender period that concluded on 1st June 2026. The contract is set to begin on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This procurement process presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, suggesting that newer or smaller transport providers could have a competitive edge. This long-term contract with a reputable local authority like East Sussex County Council not only promises stable revenue over several years but also enhances a business's portfolio through association with a prominent public entity. Firms with experience in vehicle operation and route management, particularly in East Sussex, would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise and business growth plans.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2PW To: Manor Primary School, TN22 1UB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c683eeb0-dfc9-4da5-8a12-17a658a6b0af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8419de5e-99e9-43a3-8f0a-2956b98b9bcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KW PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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