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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3846b7de-9fbe-47af-a988-9fedaeffbca9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council focuses on providing transportation services, specifically taxis and MPVs with 1-8 seats, for a proposed route between BN9 9RH and Headstart in Golden Cross, BN27 4AN. The services are required on weekdays during school hours. This tender, classified under transport services excluding waste transport, was part of a selective procurement method involving a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement has progressed to the award stage as of 5 August 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 3 September 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2029.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services to expand their portfolios by partnering with a reputed local authority such as East Sussex County Council. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly beneficial, as the procurement process has considered SME suitability. Companies that can offer reliable, scheduled transport services without the need for a passenger assistant would be well-positioned to provide competitive services for this requirement.

## Notice

Vehicle type: saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9RH BN22 0BJ 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/8325f3a9-e051-4f12-9528-7dea19c478b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,600 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRENCH AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325f3a9-e051-4f12-9528-7dea19c478b3
- 27 Jul 2026 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ef573d-1531-4763-ba2c-38bf60e40b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325f3a9-e051-4f12-9528-7dea19c478b3
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ef573d-1531-4763-ba2c-38bf60e40b43
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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