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title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-378a9156-9a11-4386-8a69-5a325861e556

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting bids for a transportation services contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" under the category of transport services. This procurement uses a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is currently at the tender stage. The contract will cover a proposed taxi route from RH17 7EW to Manor Green College in Crawley RH11 0DX, to be executed five days a week, Monday through Friday, during school hours from 09:00 to 15:00. Key deadlines include the tender stage closing on 13th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 18th May 2026, continuing until 31st July 2028. The tender opportunity is oriented towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that are geared towards school-route operations or local taxi services. SMEs with a proven track record in providing reliable and efficient transportation solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By leveraging their operational expertise and local knowledge, qualified businesses can enhance their public sector portfolio, secure a stable long-term client in the form of a county council, and contribute to community mobility needs in East Sussex.

## Notice

Proposed Taxi Route: From: RH17 7EW To: Manor Green College, Crawley RH11 0DX Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00. 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/aee1c219-97c0-4695-9039-c23739115f58 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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

- 11 May 2026 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee1c219-97c0-4695-9039-c23739115f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee1c219-97c0-4695-9039-c23739115f58
  11th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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