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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-b5fd17-6cdb1d09-896d-413c-8e8a-ef93ac4c7973

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services, focusing on transport from the postcode TN35 5PW to ARK Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus in TN34 2PG. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is part of the service procurement category. The process is currently in the tender stage, and the restricted procedure method is being utilised, indicating that this is a selective tender process above the threshold. The tender was published on 19th June 2026, with interested parties required to submit their bids by 26th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing regular school transport solutions. The requirement for transport services from Monday to Friday, aligned with school timings between 08:45 and 15:15, positions businesses capable of offering reliable saloon vehicle services to benefit substantially. Companies seeking business growth through long-term contracts with a reputable local government entity will find this a strategic opportunity to expand their client base and reinforce their market position in the region.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN35 5PW To: ARK Alexandra Academy William Parker Campus, TN34 2PG Frequency: Monday - 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/5e88892e-fcfb-4f40-9679-506021e56c19 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e88892e-fcfb-4f40-9679-506021e56c19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e88892e-fcfb-4f40-9679-506021e56c19
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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