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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c496b1da-5016-48ef-a38f-a80c2d6fbadb

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process involving the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) with a seating capacity of 1 to 8 seats. The contract involves transport services excluding waste transport, specifically for a proposed taxi route from specified locations to Hazel Court FE, with services running Monday to Friday during school times. This procurement, conducted through a restricted procedure above the threshold, began with a tender published on 6th July 2026, and the award was finalised on 15th July 2026. The award, valued at GBP 54,720, covers a contract period from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029, serving locations in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process takes into account business suitability. The selected supplier, Sussex Cars Association, exemplifies the opportunity for local businesses within the transport industry to secure valuable contracts over an extended period, with regular service stability ensuring predictable revenue flows. Businesses with the capacity to manage school transport routes and the necessary vehicles would find this type of tender highly suitable for expansion and growth in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 7ND, BN22 7PL To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 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/2b9b7a75-8e7c-420b-b494-fbc1f87411fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,720 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX CARS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9b7a75-8e7c-420b-b494-fbc1f87411fa
- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d47421-7f16-4339-bb3a-6be99f0c6297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9b7a75-8e7c-420b-b494-fbc1f87411fa
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d47421-7f16-4339-bb3a-6be99f0c6297
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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