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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-f3beebf9-3b43-4ee1-9d54-d90b082e03c7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Sussex County Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically taxi and MPV services for routes between TN34 2DH and TN33 0EE. The contract, classified under the industry category "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)," spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The process adopted a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender stage ended on 8th June 2026 and resulted in an award status by 19th June 2026, with Vics Transport being appointed as the supplier. The entire process took place within the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs as it is suited for businesses capable of providing regular taxi services on specific school days, namely Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Companies that have experience in handling contracts within the services category, particularly transport, and have the capacity for a sustained three-year delivery period, would be ideal participants. The engagement requires understanding the dynamics of local transport and complying with the requirements set by the selective procurement procedure, offering a lucrative chance for expansion in collaboration with a local authority like East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN34 2DH To: TLP at Battle, TN33 0EE Frequency: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Daily School Time: 09:30 - 15:25 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/3085a650-865e-4677-8b13-0ec5da2cb43c |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,096 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3085a650-865e-4677-8b13-0ec5da2cb43c
- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ba298f-7c62-4122-9c63-bcc5f2cab5af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3085a650-865e-4677-8b13-0ec5da2cb43c
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ba298f-7c62-4122-9c63-bcc5f2cab5af
  1st June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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