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

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school route using a saloon taxi. The service runs from the area identified by postcode TN6 3GL to Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB, with transport provided during the daily school timetable of 08:30 to 14:30. A passenger assistant is required, and the vehicle must operate with an all-female crew: both the driver and passenger assistant must be female. The procurement is for transport services rather than vehicle supply or general taxi provision. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement concerns the transport of school passengers on a specific route, with passenger assistance forming part of the service. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline was 14 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contract was awarded on 14 July 2026. Hams Travel was selected as the supplier for £113,250. The awarded contract period runs from 8 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender was for services and had a completed status. The stated frequency is Monday to Friday, with the school-day operating hours set out in the requirement. Evaluation information identifies the procurement route but does not set out separate quality or price weightings. The award relates to the complete described requirement: the saloon vehicle, female driver, female passenger assistant and the specified journey between TN6 3GL and Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB.

This award indicates demand for specialist school transport that combines reliable weekday driving with passenger-assistant support. A credible future competitor would need suitable saloon taxi or small passenger-vehicle capacity, the ability to provide consistent service on a fixed school route, and staff able to cover the required school timetable. The all-female crew condition is central: suppliers would need access to both female drivers and female passenger assistants, with dependable cover for absences and continuity for pupils. Experience of school or assisted passenger transport, safeguarding-aware operating practices, punctuality and careful passenger support would strengthen a supplier’s position. Small and medium-sized businesses are explicitly considered suitable, while the restricted above-threshold route shows that bidders must also be prepared for formal procurement and evidence-led selection.

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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, Female Driver & PA) Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 3GL To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Must have an all female crew ( Driver & PA) This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cd1c1a6-9938-4b3f-8d2f-96142a3c9578
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad3fd98-2dad-44b4-a779-3cece177ca1d
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
£113,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

Hams Travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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