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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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02 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services for a Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant, with a focus on passenger assistance for school routes. This restricted procedure is categorized under transport services (excluding waste transport) and falls within the services industry category. The proposed taxi route encompasses specific locations leading to Mulberry Academy St Leonards, with service required from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 6th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract commencement is scheduled for 4th September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029. The procurement method employed is selective, indicating a restricted procedure for suppliers above a certain threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing passenger assistance for school routes. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Businesses that can offer reliable and punctual services with suitably equipped vehicles for passenger transport can leverage this opportunity to expand their service provision within the United Kingdom. Participating in this contract can aid in fostering growth and establishing long-term service relationships with a reputable public authority like the 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

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9QJ TN40 2BU TN38 9HF To: Mulberry Academy St Leonards, TN38 8HH Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45 - 15:05 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/a04ce3dd-c6dc-4af9-a2f1-4a513f114955
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
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days to go
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
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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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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