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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-cfb88155-0410-4810-845c-8ecb1210c89e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" was conducted by East Sussex County Council, with the award date recorded as 24th June 2026. This contract falls within the transport services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and culminated in its award stage by the end of the tender period on 24th June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 26th June 2026 and will run until 31st July 2028. Key engagement happens across locations ranging from postal code BN7 3FG to New Barn School RH12 3PQ, primarily covering weekday school transport services.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those skilled in providing safe and reliable passenger vehicle services within the specified regions. The contract is valued at £71,500, highlighting a lucrative prospect for firms like Optimum Cars Limited, which was awarded this contract. Enterprises capable of managing regular weekly transport schedules, especially those accommodating special passenger needs, such as haemophilia considerations, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement process favours SMEs, thus encouraging smaller businesses to participate actively in the regional transport market.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required if travelling alone. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 3FG To: New Barn School, RH12 3PQ Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 09:00-15:00 Comments: New customer on PAX. The child has Haemophilia and carries a card in the event of an accident. 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/d79bfe68-d795-4a6a-8075-ce44afb62197 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,500 |
| 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 | OPTIMUM CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79bfe68-d795-4a6a-8075-ce44afb62197
- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ef497-9f98-4b20-a0b6-329dff77cff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d79bfe68-d795-4a6a-8075-ce44afb62197
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9ef497-9f98-4b20-a0b6-329dff77cff6
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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