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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-f45f7a4b-90f9-4156-b3f9-5e8b3f682b2f

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)", classified under the transport services industry, delivered within the United Kingdom. The award stage of this selective procurement, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, concluded on 14th July 2026, with a financial commitment of £69,920 to supplier MRWheels. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2026 and will span until 31st July 2029. The tender initially opened on 9th July 2026 and the procurement is designed to serve the transport needs between specified locations in East Sussex with services operating from Monday to Friday during school hours.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses focusing on vehicle provisions for short to medium daily routes, and those proficient in maintaining regular weekday service schedules, stand well-positioned to leverage this contract. The tender's suitability for SMEs encourages competitive participation from capable, smaller organisations, emphasizing strategic partnerships to fulfil public sector contract requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN3 9JN and TN7 4JE To: Bennett Memorial, TN4 9SH Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:45-15:35 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/a42804a2-5f9b-4fd3-8f62-c6f89fe97d3a |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,920 |
| 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 | MRWHEELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42804a2-5f9b-4fd3-8f62-c6f89fe97d3a
- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0458ce86-181c-43cc-9bb3-e6a525dd849f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a42804a2-5f9b-4fd3-8f62-c6f89fe97d3a
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0458ce86-181c-43cc-9bb3-e6a525dd849f
  9th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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