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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

25 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 17:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by East Sussex County Council, involves a contract for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services, classified under transport services, primarily for school transport routes in the United Kingdom. The invitation to tender was issued with a tender period ending on 15th June 2026, and the contract award was made to Sussex Cars Association on 24th June 2026. The contract period begins on 3rd September 2026 and ends on 31st July 2029. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a structured and competitive process tailored for qualified suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies experienced in providing consistent and reliable taxi services can benefit from the long-term contract, supporting business growth through stable revenue streams. Such businesses will enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable council, reinforcing their capability in delivering essential services. Since the procurement was organised through a competitive and selective procedure, businesses with a proven track record in quality and compliance will find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

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: BN23 5TB and BN22 7SR To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: No PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd9ab970-0620-452a-b2b3-cee93c45415c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c169f601-1eb5-466b-8887-0717412b4acc
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
SME

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
£90,744 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SUSSEX CARS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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