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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-c8794152-2ec3-46e0-884e-bf51c1a3e0fa

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process, seeking transport services for a school transportation route. The contract is titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" and encompasses saloon-type vehicles to operate on weekdays, with specified daily schedules. The opportunity belongs to the services category, specifically under transport services excluding waste transport. The selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 6th July 2026 at 10:00 BST. Services are set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029 throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those catering to school transport needs, to expand their market presence through a long-term contract engagement. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criterion that supports their inclusion. Companies with the capacity to deliver regular school transport services using saloon vehicles are well-positioned to compete successfully in this tender. By focusing on reliability and meeting the tender specifications, bidders can leverage this opportunity to achieve business growth and establish a relationship with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0BT TN39 4FQ TN40 2QN To: New Horizons School, Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Monday - Thursday: 8:50-15:00 Friday: 8:50-14:30 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/49c0a7f0-d914-4d77-a7b5-ac068dad245c |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 1 Jul 2026 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c0a7f0-d914-4d77-a7b5-ac068dad245c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c0a7f0-d914-4d77-a7b5-ac068dad245c
  1st July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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