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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-b5fd17-3661a628-36f5-47ab-903c-2fcd380da70a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Taxi and MPV services (1-8 seats), primarily for transporting individuals from BN21 3HA to Headstart Golden Cross, BN27 4AN, within the United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the industry category of transport services and is being conducted as a selective procurement process, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender is currently active, with the tender period ending on 30th July 2026 at 14:00 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, operating during school days from Monday to Friday, between 8:45 and 15:10.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing passenger transport services. The requirement for saloon type vehicles for a consistent school route ensures recurring business and stability over the long contract period. Companies that have experience in school transportation services and can effectively manage scheduled routes will likely benefit from this opportunity. Interested businesses should prepare to conform to the selective procurement process laid out by East Sussex County Council and demonstrate their suitability to handle the transport needs specified.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN21 3HA To: Headstart Golden Cross, BN27 4AN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45 - 15:10 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/823d2ab5-7041-44d6-9858-789f9523a826 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2ab5-7041-44d6-9858-789f9523a826

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2ab5-7041-44d6-9858-789f9523a826
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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