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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-e6ec67c9-4892-4939-a2b0-1e6b5621ac71

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by East Sussex County Council for the provision of taxi and MPV services for a daily school route. This tender, under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', involves transporting passengers from BN9 9RH to Headstart Ninfield, TN33 9EG, from Monday to Friday between 8:45 and 15:10. The procurement is at the tender stage, using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 20th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 25th May 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The services are located within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transportation services and possessing a fleet capable of providing saloon vehicles for school runs could compete advantageously in this tender. The contract’s extended duration from 2026 to 2028 provides a stable business opportunity for qualified providers to establish or expand their presence within the transportation sector in East Sussex.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9RH To: Headstart Ninfield, TN33 9EG Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45 - 15:10 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/cd923615-bff4-4013-a86a-19af6d0bc66f |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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

- 15 May 2026 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd923615-bff4-4013-a86a-19af6d0bc66f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd923615-bff4-4013-a86a-19af6d0bc66f
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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