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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 07:39

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically taxi and MPV services for routes between TN34 2DH and TN33 0EE. The contract, classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The process adopted a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender stage ended on 8th June 2026 and resulted in an award status by 19th June 2026, with Vics Transport being appointed as the supplier. The entire process took place within the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs as it is suited for businesses capable of providing regular taxi services on specific school days, namely Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Companies that have experience in handling contracts within the services category, particularly transport, and have the capacity for a sustained three-year delivery period, would be ideal participants. The engagement requires understanding the dynamics of local transport and complying with the requirements set by the selective procurement procedure, offering a lucrative chance for expansion in collaboration with a local authority like East Sussex County Council.

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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 Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN34 2DH To: TLP at Battle, TN33 0EE Frequency: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Daily School Time: 09:30 - 15:25 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/3085a650-865e-4677-8b13-0ec5da2cb43c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,096 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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