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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-c683eeb0-dfc9-4da5-8a12-17a658a6b0af

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) transport services, covering routes from BN27 2PW to Manor Primary School, TN22 1UB. This transport is scheduled for weekdays during school terms, as specified in the tender which was last updated on 1st July 2026. This project falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category and is valued at £68,400. The procurement was conducted using a selective method (restricted procedure) and initially advertised on 15th May 2026, with a tender period that concluded on 1st June 2026. The contract is set to begin on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This procurement process presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, suggesting that newer or smaller transport providers could have a competitive edge. This long-term contract with a reputable local authority like East Sussex County Council not only promises stable revenue over several years but also enhances a business's portfolio through association with a prominent public entity. Firms with experience in vehicle operation and route management, particularly in East Sussex, would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise and business growth plans.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2PW To: Manor Primary School, TN22 1UB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 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/8419de5e-99e9-43a3-8f0a-2956b98b9bcf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,400 |
| 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 | KW PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8419de5e-99e9-43a3-8f0a-2956b98b9bcf
- 15 May 2026 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcae37d-4c50-4574-a2ee-37595529c2ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8419de5e-99e9-43a3-8f0a-2956b98b9bcf
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcae37d-4c50-4574-a2ee-37595529c2ba
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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