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title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)"
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# Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

Buyer: East Sussex County Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ae568f-d917-4bbf-bd1b-a93d79091e49

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi or multi-purpose vehicle service for a school journey from BN20 9NY to Brighton MET, BN2 5PB. The specified vehicle is a saloon with capacity within the stated 1–8-seat range. The journey is required on weekdays, Monday to Friday, for the school day running from 09:00 to 15:30. No passenger assistant is required. This is a passenger transport service, rather than a vehicle purchase.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The tender submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The proposed contract period runs from 3 November 2026 to 31 July 2029. The opportunity is described as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No award criteria or enquiry deadline are stated in the supplied procurement details.

This requirement suits taxi and private-hire operators able to provide a saloon for a regular weekday school journey, with capacity appropriate to a service described as covering 1–8 seats. The operator must be able to serve the route between BN20 9NY and Brighton MET in BN2 5PB, and meet the school-day schedule. A passenger assistant is not required. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 9NY To: Brighton MET, BN2 5PB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon- Fri 09:00-15:30 Comments for Operator: No PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d61ef341-0308-477a-9f26-b80e4438a610 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | East Sussex County Council |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Postcode area | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2026 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d61ef341-0308-477a-9f26-b80e4438a610

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d61ef341-0308-477a-9f26-b80e4438a610
  21st October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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