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title: "Minibus (10-16 seats) - Minibus (10-16 seats)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Minibus (10-16 seats) - Minibus (10-16 seats)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6ebd803-d9a9-48ed-812b-ac79898b87d4

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a 16-seat minibus service to operate between various locations in Chuck Hatch, Hartfield, and Beacon Academy in Crowborough, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under the industry category of transport services, is in the tender stage with a procurement method identified as a restricted procedure (above threshold). Interested parties must submit their tenders by 29th July 2026. The service is expected to commence on 2nd September 2026, running until 31st July 2029, providing daily weekday transportation from 08:35 to 15:10.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable minibus operations within the specified route. The contract is particularly suitable for SMEs, offering them a chance to expand within the public transportation sector. Companies with a strong track record in managing school transport services where high punctuality and safety standards are essential would be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 16 seat minibus Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: Chuck Hatch, Hartfield To: Beacon Academy, Crowborough TN6 2AS Postcodes: TN7 4EX, TN7 4JF, TN3 9UB, TN3 9UG, TN3 9TZ, TN3 9NY Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 08:35 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: currently 10 pupils and 6 stops registered on this service 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/0a299182-75ce-4ac0-a450-747ae0eee7f6 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 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

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a299182-75ce-4ac0-a450-747ae0eee7f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a299182-75ce-4ac0-a450-747ae0eee7f6
  22nd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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