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

08 Jun 2026 at 08:09

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)", aimed at securing transport services for a specific school route in the United Kingdom, from TN22 1DP to Chailey St Peters Primary School, BN8 4DB. This tender is classified under the CPV code 60000000, indicating transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement has progressed to the award stage with 24x7 Ltd announced as the supplier, with the contract period extending from 9th June 2026 to 31st July 2028. The procurement was conducted utilising a selective method through a restricted procedure above threshold, with the tender originally published on 3rd June 2026. The procurement stage is now complete.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services industry, offering a contractual duration of over two years. Given the suitability criteria allowing participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it provides a welcoming platform for businesses within this sector to expand by securing steady contractual work. Transport companies with a focus on school transport services and the capability to operate a fleet of saloons and multi-purpose vehicles up to 8 seats would find such contracts advantageous for business growth. The restricted procedure approach indicates a competitive but targeted participation, ensuring that interested parties meet certain qualifications aligned with project requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

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: From: TN22 1DP To: Chailey St Peters Primary School, BN8 4DB Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:45-15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa359856-7bb0-49e2-b1f2-7a1f6c779e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff10f81-d42e-461b-8f82-dfdc6f9cde58
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
£69,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

24X7

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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