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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"
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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-f0996119-3855-4e4f-a16a-754fa50ca785

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle transport services, specifically for saloons accommodating between 1-8 seats. This tender falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, with a classification code of 60000000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method with a restricted procedure, above threshold, and progressed to the 'Award' stage as of 8th June 2026. The contract, valued at £114,760, is to commence on 8th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. Services are required from Monday to Friday, primarily for school transport between TN33 0LL, TN40 2DY, and Northease Manor, BN7 3EY, during specified hours.

This transport services contract creates numerous opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed particularly suitable for this type of work, due to the contract's scale and requirements. With the contract awarded to 247 Transport Solutions Ltd, an SME based in East Sussex, similar businesses in the local and regional transport sector can anticipate growth opportunities through future tenders. Businesses offering flexible, reliable transport solutions on regular school routes would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities, promoting local economic expansion and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with county councils.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: TN33 0LL, TN40 2DY To: Northease Manor, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:00 and Friday 08:30-15:00 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/a2a6ebac-a513-43ef-9bd5-4f01846df80c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,760 |
| 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 | 247 TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a6ebac-a513-43ef-9bd5-4f01846df80c
- 21 May 2026 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc3d801-942c-4723-ab49-168d7f35089c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a6ebac-a513-43ef-9bd5-4f01846df80c
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adc3d801-942c-4723-ab49-168d7f35089c
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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