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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-b5fd17-543b2550-93a0-4612-bfba-a87e256415dc

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) services (1-8 seats), aimed at facilitating transport from TN31 7LX to The Flagship School, TN34 2AE, as part of their educational transport services. The procurement process, conducted via a restricted procedure above the threshold, concluded with the award to Compass Taxis on 24th June 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £53,124, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2029. This tender falls under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' category and was managed as a selective process to encourage competitive responses within the region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those with capabilities in managing regular, school-time routes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity, given its restricted procedure designed to include them. By engaging in this contract, companies can expand their portfolio and demonstrate their reliability in providing consistent and punctual transport services for educational facilities. The focus on SMEs indicates a preference for businesses that can adapt quickly and offer tailored solutions, making it an attractive prospect for those looking to make their mark in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 7LX To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: No PA 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/82e4b328-31e0-4474-8d22-bece6dbb0666 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 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 | £53,124 |
| 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 | COMPASS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e4b328-31e0-4474-8d22-bece6dbb0666
- 9 Jun 2026 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267b1f07-fc54-4ae0-ba92-ca108079c6ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e4b328-31e0-4474-8d22-bece6dbb0666
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267b1f07-fc54-4ae0-ba92-ca108079c6ce
  9th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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