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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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01 Jul 2026 at 10:47

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for transport services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This procurement process focused on transporting passengers from various locations to The Flagship School, with the service scheduled to operate Monday through Friday. Classified under the transport services industry category, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £120,840, was awarded to Vics Transport, a large-scale company located in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The contract period runs from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the award originally published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing passenger assistant services for vehicles with up to eight seats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in local and school transport services could find similar future contracts beneficial for expanding their business operations. The procurement sought suppliers through a restricted procedure, which is particularly favourable for companies familiar with competitive bidding processes above certain thresholds. The focus on localised transport routes accentuates the importance of familiarity with the East Sussex area, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses based in or near this locality.

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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: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 7QD, TN39 4NT, TN40 2HU, TN38 9UD and TN39 4FQ To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ba13b95-c1c4-44a7-8648-df6fed00eaeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93ee744-f924-4f13-890e-141f0ab3ae00
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
£120,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

VICS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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