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title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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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-df41b72e-b453-4970-8da0-49b6814ae43e

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)" which seeks to provide transport services for a school route within the United Kingdom, focusing on the route from BN9 9HB to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The service is categorised under transport services with a CPV classification code of 60000000. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure above the threshold, and is specifically aimed at servicing school timings from 08:45 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. The tender period is open until 13th July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and logistics, especially those specialising in providing school transport services. Given that the procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it can be particularly lucrative for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with a focus on efficiency and reliability in their transport services would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure a long-term contract with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9HB To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: TUPE May Apply 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/8bd0010b-3e10-4321-97b4-9a8100801186 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd0010b-3e10-4321-97b4-9a8100801186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd0010b-3e10-4321-97b4-9a8100801186
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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