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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" which seeks to provide transport services for a school route within the United Kingdom, focusing on the route from BN9 9HB to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The service is categorised under transport services with a CPV classification code of 60000000. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is specifically aimed at servicing school timings from 08:45 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. The tender period is open until 13th July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and logistics, especially those specialising in providing school transport services. Given that the procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it can be particularly lucrative for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with a focus on efficiency and reliability in their transport services would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure a long-term contract with East Sussex County Council.

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: BN9 9HB To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: TUPE May Apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df41b72e-b453-4970-8da0-49b6814ae43e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd0010b-3e10-4321-97b4-9a8100801186
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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

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