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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5023a52a-fef4-4655-b291-550c409354df

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the awarding stage for the procurement titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" under the transport services category with a CPV code of 60000000. The contract pertains to providing transport services for a route connecting TN31, TN35, and TN36 to Frewen College, TN31, scheduled from 08:45 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. This procurement was conducted through a selective process using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract, valued at £83,220 GBP, was awarded to Vics Transport, a large-scale supplier. The initial tender was published on 11th June 2026, with the award made on 1st July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 4th September 2026, ending on 31st July 2029.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi or multipurpose vehicle services (1-8 seats). Enterprises that are small to medium-sized (SMEs) could benefit from similar opportunities, given the procurement’s suitability settings supporting SMEs. Businesses with expertise in managing school transport contracts and those adept in operating within a structured, competitive selective process may find this and similar tenders advantageous for growth and market presence. The geographic focus on East Sussex further supports businesses operating within or near these paths.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 7BN, TN35 4EE, TN36 4AN To: Frewen College, TN31 6NL Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 16:00 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/ee4a009d-661b-4803-af64-1588fbab5c4b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,220 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4a009d-661b-4803-af64-1588fbab5c4b
- 11 Jun 2026 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b90c33-499c-434c-aa85-c38a066125ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4a009d-661b-4803-af64-1588fbab5c4b
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b90c33-499c-434c-aa85-c38a066125ad
  11th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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