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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-aac34622-8aa0-4ff9-ad62-91a99ec19d04

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is procuring a weekday school transport service using a saloon taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with capacity for 1–8 seats. The route runs from the BN26 5RS area to Alfriston School, BN26 5XB, and is intended to transport pupils to and from school. The service operates Monday to Friday during the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 15:15. No passenger assistant is required. This is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000, covering the journey to and from the school. Operators should allow for poor road conditions on the proposed route. The requirement is for services delivered in the East Sussex area for the council.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 21 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 at 01:00 until 31 July 2029 at 23:59. The requirement is presented as a single taxi or MPV service rather than separate lots. The published requirement identifies transport services as the main category and states that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids are sought for the specified school route and weekday operating pattern, with the vehicle type and passenger-assistance requirement defined in the service description.

This opportunity suits local taxi firms, private-hire operators and small passenger transport businesses able to provide a saloon taxi or MPV carrying between one and eight people. The successful operator will need a vehicle suitable for regular school journeys, reliable weekday availability and the practical ability to serve the route between the BN26 5RS area and Alfriston School. Experience of school or contract passenger transport would be relevant to delivering the stated timetable, although the requirement does not identify a passenger assistant role. Operators should be comfortable working on routes where road conditions may be poor and maintaining a dependable service throughout the contract period.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 5RS To: Alfriston School, BN26 5XB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: Be aware of poor road conditions 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/67c610b5-6ae3-4f30-963a-54bef9d548a3 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 16 Sep 2026 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c610b5-6ae3-4f30-963a-54bef9d548a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c610b5-6ae3-4f30-963a-54bef9d548a3
  16th September 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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