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

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2026 at 11:57

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 17:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for one school route, using a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for a passenger travelling in a Convaid wheelchair and EZ Rider. The route runs from postcode BN7 2TH to Hazel Court School, postcode BN23 8EJ, on weekdays during school hours, with travel arranged around the stated daily school time of 08:45 to 15:00. The service is classified as passenger transport and falls within the services category. It requires a passenger assistant trained to support a passenger with epilepsy. The requirement is specific to assisted home-to-school transport rather than general taxi provision, and the contract may involve the transfer of staff under TUPE arrangements.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. East Sussex County Council used a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender submission deadline was 10 July 2026 at 10:00. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 14 August 2026 for £212,040. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award is active and covers the single stated passenger transport requirement. The evaluation basis is recorded through the restricted procedure, with the procurement structured around the specified route, vehicle, passenger assistant and service timetable. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This award indicates recurring demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist school transport combining accessible vehicles, consistent weekday operation and trained passenger support. A credible future competitor would need to operate a wheelchair-accessible taxi or MPV suitable for a Convaid wheelchair and EZ Rider, provide reliable school-run capacity, and supply a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy support. Operators should also be prepared to manage safeguarding, punctuality, daily coordination with the school and the passenger’s care requirements. Experience of assisted passenger transport and the practical ability to retain or transfer relevant staff may be important where TUPE applies. Smaller transport businesses with suitable vehicles, trained personnel and dependable local operations are well aligned with this requirement.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy trained PA. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 2TH To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. Passenger travels in Convaid Wheelchair. EZ Rider. TUPE MAY APPLY This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-022f702a-f05d-4a0c-ac04-5629441fc30b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee369510-ff06-4310-aee9-de781be2295d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£212,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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