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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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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 22:39

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council successfully completed a restricted procedure procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for a taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistant. The contract, awarded to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd, covers the route from TN22 2BQ to Acre Wood Primary Academy and operates Monday to Friday during school times. This procurement falls under the category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract period extends from 25th May 2026 to 31st July 2028, and the award was announced on 18th June 2026, with an estimated contract value of £117,078. The procurement method was selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and aimed at service provision within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the transport services sector, particularly those equipped for school transport operations. Companies that qualify as SMEs can find this tender particularly advantageous as the suitability criteria favour smaller enterprises, although it is not open to VCSEs. Businesses with the capacity to provide consistent and reliable transport services that include passenger assistance during designated school hours may have found this tender especially well-suited to their operational model. The contract's longevity offers a stable and predictable workflow, which can contribute significantly to business growth for the successful supplier.

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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: TN22 2BQ To: Acre Wood Primary Academy Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 9:10-15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ff255a-732d-4e7e-bfda-4bfec4385bda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda080a4-2b0d-4b88-8403-80be0e474479
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
£117,078 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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