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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-b5fd17-656ad38c-c334-4e1b-8aec-d0a3f07459fe

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) transport services for routes between BN10 8HT and Downs View Life Skills College, BN1 8XR. The contract, categorized under the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), will be fulfilled from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This tender is currently in the tender stage with a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure above threshold, and the deadline for submission of bids is 30th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The services will operate Monday through Friday with daily school time schedules from 09:00 to 15:10.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing a chance to establish or expand their services in the public sector across the United Kingdom. With a contract period extending over nearly three years, companies that specialise in passenger transport, specifically with experience in providing school transportation, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with a reputable public sector body.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 8HT To: Downs View Life Skills College, BN1 8XR Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 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/f9a187a2-33a2-453d-8391-94d9d5a1a8df |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a187a2-33a2-453d-8391-94d9d5a1a8df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a187a2-33a2-453d-8391-94d9d5a1a8df
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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