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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-b5fd17-6c1db17f-4f0a-4719-b4ca-dde0072000a5

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking transportation services through a tender for taxi and MPV vehicles (1-8 seats) primarily for school transport routes from TN3 9EJ to Uplands Academy, TN5 6AZ. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 9th July 2026 and the submission deadline is set for 14th July 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract, which falls within the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport), is intended to commence on 3rd September 2026 and continue until 31st July 2029. The primary location for the delivery of these services is the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to offer reliable school transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is deemed suitable for such entities. The recurring nature of the service, requiring daily transport from Monday to Friday, aligns with businesses capable of providing consistent and dependable operations. Companies that are experienced in coordinating logistics within the specified school timings from 08:45 to 15:15 will find this tender especially pertinent.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN3 9EJ To: Uplands Academy, TN5 6AZ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:45-15:15 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/a7cfd344-9e9b-48d2-a5d1-611d8b91d11e |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cfd344-9e9b-48d2-a5d1-611d8b91d11e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cfd344-9e9b-48d2-a5d1-611d8b91d11e
  9th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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