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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process, seeking transport services for a school transportation route. The contract is titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" and encompasses saloon-type vehicles to operate on weekdays, with specified daily schedules. The opportunity belongs to the services category, specifically under transport services excluding waste transport. The selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 6th July 2026 at 10:00 BST. Services are set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029 throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those catering to school transport needs, to expand their market presence through a long-term contract engagement. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criterion that supports their inclusion. Companies with the capacity to deliver regular school transport services using saloon vehicles are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender. By focusing on reliability and meeting the tender specifications, bidders can leverage this opportunity to achieve business growth and establish a relationship with East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

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: TN38 0BT TN39 4FQ TN40 2QN To: New Horizons School, Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Monday - Thursday: 8:50-15:00 Friday: 8:50-14:30 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/49c0a7f0-d914-4d77-a7b5-ac068dad245c
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
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days 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

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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