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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-b5fd17-0a4f1793-75a2-42ca-ba84-0652f9b3928c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking transport services involving taxis and multipurpose vehicles (MPV) accommodating 1 to 8 seats, under a contract now in the tender stage. The procurement falls within the transport services industry category, with the main service route from TN31 6QQ to New Horizons School, TN38 9HN, operating Monday to Friday. The tender is a selective process through a restricted procedure, above threshold, and interested parties have until 7th August 2026 to submit their proposals. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. These services primarily take place in the United Kingdom, and the project supports participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for transport service providers, notably SMEs, to partner with a local government authority, bolstering their portfolio and expanding market presence. The focus on regular, scheduled routes offers a stable business model, ideal for companies with reliable saloon vehicles and a proficient fleet management capability. Businesses already operating in the transport sector, especially those experienced with school transport logistics, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise, promising both steady revenue streams and the potential for future collaboration with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 6QQ To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs - 8:50-15:00 Fri - 8:50-14:30 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/b1318487-7c3a-47b0-bfc0-205218f91244 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 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 |
| Post town | 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

- 3 Aug 2026 at 17:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1318487-7c3a-47b0-bfc0-205218f91244

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1318487-7c3a-47b0-bfc0-205218f91244
  3rd August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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