Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a public procurement process seeking services for 'Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant.' This opportunity falls under the transport services industry category, specifically targeting services excluding waste transport, within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, operating under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period closes on 21 May 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the service contract scheduled to commence on 25 May 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2028. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the primary route is from TN22 2BQ to Acre Wood Primary Academy, occurring Monday to Friday during school hours from 9:10 to 15:15.

This procurement process represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses involved in passenger transport, including those with experience in providing passenger assistance and operating saloon vehicles, would find this tender beneficial. The regularity of service, encompassing everyday school runs, offers a steady stream of work and potential for long-term partnership with the council. Small businesses capable of meeting the selective tender requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5412dc8-d0d0-428a-a968-3bfaeac1b3c6
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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