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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-b5fd17-1de29520-aecd-4f12-9068-a5779160277a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is overseeing a public procurement process for transport services, specifically focusing on taxi and MPV services with seating capacities of 1-8. The service will cover the route from Five Ash Down Chapel in Ashengate Way estate to Buxted CofE Primary School, with specific postcodes in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The contract requires daily service from Monday to Friday during school hours, starting 6th September 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. This tender is in the 'active' stage under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, with the deadline for submission set for 31st July 2026 at 10:00 am. The industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing transport services within the educational sector, particularly those capable of accommodating small group travels. The contract is suitable for SMEs, as the council indicates no preference for VCSE organisations. Businesses adept at meeting the requirements of consistent, scheduled transport services will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, especially those familiar with handling school transportation. The use of a restricted procedure ensures that only qualified suppliers bid, providing an opportunity for businesses that meet the procurement criteria to engage in a potentially lucrative and stable contract over the next three years.

## Notice

Proposed Taxi Route: From: Five Ash Down Chapel Postcodes: TN22 3EX, TN22 3EY, TN22 3EZ all in the Ashengate Way estate To: Buxted CofE Primary School TN22 4BB Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:55 - 15:25 Comments for Operator: 3 pupils and potentially 3 more starting in September from the same area. 6 seater 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/86a8c57d-20ec-463c-bc72-cb9a5910cfd5 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 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

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a8c57d-20ec-463c-bc72-cb9a5910cfd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a8c57d-20ec-463c-bc72-cb9a5910cfd5
  23rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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