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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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27 Jul 2026 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council invites tenders for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The opportunity, which is currently in the tender stage, involves providing transport services for up to eight passengers to Summerdown Secondary School. The service is to operate on weekdays during school hours from 09:00 to 15:00, running from specified locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, and the tender period closes on 31st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses adept in providing mid-sized passenger transport services. Companies specialising in vehicle transport without the need for additional passenger assistants would find this contract favourable. The procurement specifically encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for local businesses aiming to expand their service offerings. Potential bidders should have the capacity and reliability to deliver consistent transport services within the specified parameters and adhere to the terms established by East Sussex County Council.

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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: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 5TR, BN23 6TG, BN23 6TU To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52010440-ede0-4d4a-a332-8801f8f4534d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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