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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-b5fd17-5b34fc58-d373-4264-a264-3b46994add8a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has issued a tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" under the category of transport services, with CPV classification 60000000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above the threshold. The location for the service is set within the United Kingdom, specifically, providing a taxi service from BN25 3RP to Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL. Key dates include the tender's publication on 5th August 2026 and the deadline for submissions set for 10th August 2026, at 13:00. The contract is expected to run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Given the requirement for a female driver and the specific school-run schedule from Monday to Friday, businesses offering dedicated and reliable taxi or minibus services in the region will find this tender particularly fitting. Such companies stand to gain stable, long-term contract work by fulfilling the needs of the East Sussex County Council for this specific transportation requirement. The restricted nature of the procurement process means that businesses with a strong track record in providing community-focused transport services have an advantageous position in the competitive selection phase.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3RP To: Bricklehurst Manor School, TN5 7EL Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 8:45-14:30 Comments for Operator: Female driver 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/a4decd88-a4e3-4645-8d03-4fa9fd907759 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4decd88-a4e3-4645-8d03-4fa9fd907759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4decd88-a4e3-4645-8d03-4fa9fd907759
  5th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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