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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

East Sussex County Council

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14 Sep 2026 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a passenger transport service using a saloon taxi for one passenger route, with a passenger assistant required. The service is for transport between the specified pickup area around TN37 6EF and Torfield School, Hastings, TN34 3JT. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday during the school day, between 09:00 and 15:00. The requirement is classified as transport services, covering taxi and multi-purpose vehicle provision for vehicles with one to eight seats. The service is intended to support a school passenger identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a local education transport requirement rather than general public transport or fleet supply.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a selective restricted procedure above the applicable threshold. The tender submission deadline set by the buyer was 16 September 2026 at 15:00. The contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement covers a single specified taxi route and weekday school-time journeys. The tender is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Offers must address the provision of the saloon vehicle, the passenger assistant requirement and the stated route and operating pattern. The published process sets out the service requirement but does not provide an award weighting or financial value here.

This opportunity suits an SME taxi or passenger transport operator that can provide a saloon vehicle with capacity for the required school journeys and a dedicated passenger assistant. Relevant suppliers will need to organise reliable weekday provision throughout the school day, covering the journey between the specified pickup area and Torfield School in Hastings. Experience of school transport and supporting a passenger with ASD would be directly relevant to the requirement described. The work is a defined single-route service rather than a broad transport network, so it may suit a local operator with the vehicle availability and operational capacity to maintain regular journeys over the school contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 6EF To: Torfield School TN34 3JT Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 09:00-15:00 Comments for Operator: ASD This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f260ca-e73a-4ce3-bbaf-1667b775d81c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0db2f8b-49aa-40e5-810b-7b4c901f6308
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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