Award

4 x accessible vehicle rentals

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of six specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles was carried out by East Sussex County Council. This tender, identified as "4 x accessible vehicle rentals," is part of the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation industry category. The vehicles, essential for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport initiative, aim to safely transport vulnerable residents within the postal code BN7 1UE, covering services provided by Adult Social Care and Children's Services. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage was active as of 5th January 2026. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2025, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2031. London Hire Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £276,772.80.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the specialised vehicle supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements set by the East Sussex County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suitable, given the council’s emphasis on these sectors. The opportunity not only promises significant financial gain but also provides businesses the chance to establish themselves as key suppliers for public sector needs in the region of Lewes, England. This alignment with public sector strategies can significantly bolster a business's portfolio and credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

4 x accessible vehicle rentals

Notice Description

Supply of 6x specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles to support the delivery of 'Driver Only' transport contracts for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT). The vehicles are essential for transporting vulnerable residents including those supported by Adult Social Care (ASC) and Children's Services (CS) safely and comfortably between locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd62fa8b-8b08-472c-86f1-51559674f65e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9a59233-35d9-4f67-b446-836dd858abce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,772 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,772 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
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 Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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