Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services, particularly for school transport routes between TN33 0LL, TN40 2DY and Northease Manor, BN7 3EY. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and uses a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 1st June 2026, and the contract period spanning from 8th September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The services are required Monday to Friday, following school schedules.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the transport sector that can offer reliable and efficient taxi services. Companies experienced in providing school transport solutions will find this contract fitting, especially those capable of servicing the stated locations within the United Kingdom. The procurement process via a restricted procedure indicates that pre-selection of potential suppliers will occur, making it crucial for qualifying businesses to demonstrate their competency and capacity to fulfil the contract requirements. Interested parties should ensure they prepare comprehensive bids to meet the council's specifications within the stipulated deadline.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: TN33 0LL, TN40 2DY To: Northease Manor, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:00 and Friday 08:30-15:00 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/adc3d801-942c-4723-ab49-168d7f35089c
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 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
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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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