Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by East Sussex County Council for the provision of taxi and MPV services for a daily school route. This tender, under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', involves transporting passengers from BN9 9RH to Headstart Ninfield, TN33 9EG, from Monday to Friday between 8:45 and 15:10. The procurement is at the tender stage, using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 20th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 25th May 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The services are located within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transportation services and possessing a fleet capable of providing saloon vehicles for school runs could compete advantageously in this tender. The contract’s extended duration from 2026 to 2028 provides a stable business opportunity for qualified providers to establish or expand their presence within the transportation sector in East Sussex.

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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 9RH To: Headstart Ninfield, TN33 9EG Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd923615-bff4-4013-a86a-19af6d0bc66f
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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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