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title: "2 x accessible vehicle rentals"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 2 x accessible vehicle rentals

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd22510-1bbb-46dd-97dd-8d72565562f7

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of six specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles to support the Digital Demand Responsive Transport service. The vehicles are intended to assist in the safe and comfortable transport of vulnerable residents between locations, particularly those involved with Adult Social Care and Children's Services. The procurement, classified under the transport equipment industry category (CPV code 34000000), was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and will run through to 28th February 2031. With the tender completed and the contract awarded, the total value stands at GBP 223,077.60, with the supplier being London Hire Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation equipment sector, particularly those specialising in accessible and adapted vehicle solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the procurement's support for these business forms. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their market reach within the public sector, potentially leading to future opportunities with local councils or similar bodies. The five-year contract duration provides a stable and ongoing revenue stream, fostering long-term business growth and free advertising through association with a reputable public entity like East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Supply of 6x specialist, adapted, and accessible vehicles to support the delivery of 'Driver Only' transport contracts for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT). The vehicles are essential for transporting vulnerable residents including those supported by Adult Social Care (ASC) and Children's Services (CS) safely and comfortably between locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484a33d4-3063-4a09-b8d6-e1a2d09a6cc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,077 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,077 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| 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 Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484a33d4-3063-4a09-b8d6-e1a2d09a6cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484a33d4-3063-4a09-b8d6-e1a2d09a6cc3
  5th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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