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Minibus (10-16 seats) - Minibus (10-16 seats)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a 16-seat minibus service to operate between various locations in Chuck Hatch, Hartfield, and Beacon Academy in Crowborough, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under the industry category of transport services, is in the tender stage with a procurement method identified as a restricted procedure (above threshold). Interested parties must submit their tenders by 29th July 2026. The service is expected to commence on 2nd September 2026, running until 31st July 2029, providing daily weekday transportation from 08:35 to 15:10.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable minibus operations within the specified route. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs, offering them a chance to expand within the public transportation sector. Companies with a strong track record in managing school transport services where high punctuality and safety standards are essential would be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus (10-16 seats) - Minibus (10-16 seats)

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 16 seat minibus Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: Chuck Hatch, Hartfield To: Beacon Academy, Crowborough TN6 2AS Postcodes: TN7 4EX, TN7 4JF, TN3 9UB, TN3 9UG, TN3 9TZ, TN3 9NY Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:35 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: currently 10 pupils and 6 stops registered on this service This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6ebd803-d9a9-48ed-812b-ac79898b87d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a299182-75ce-4ac0-a450-747ae0eee7f6
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
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20266 days to go
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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