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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-aa1186fc-0dea-4bb2-be8a-5869c746e08c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender phase of procuring taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) transport services for school runs, under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contract's title is "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" and falls under the transport services category, classified by CPV code 60000000. The service route is set between BN8 4HP and BN6 8GT in the United Kingdom, with operations occurring on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM. The tender was published on 7 May 2026 and the submission deadline is 11 May 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract period is slated to commence on 13 May 2026 and conclude by 31 July 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, though the opportunity does not specifically target voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to handle routine school transport needs, particularly those with a fleet of saloon vehicles and the capacity to operate within the stipulated hours, would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in this contract with East Sussex County Council provides a stable, long-term business prospect within the UK transport services sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 4HP To: BN6 8GT Frequency: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daily School Time: 09:00 to 11:45 Comments: ASD 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/6e2dda7c-105b-4e3a-a9c3-833182097a25 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2dda7c-105b-4e3a-a9c3-833182097a25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2dda7c-105b-4e3a-a9c3-833182097a25
  7th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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