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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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09 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council seeks services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". It falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The contract is for a passenger taxi service requiring an all-female crew, with operations daily from Monday to Friday, during school hours. The route will be between TN6 3GL and Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB, in the United Kingdom. This tender is at the "Tender" stage, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 10:00 AM on 14th July 2026. The contract is set to begin on 8th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transportation services that can provide an all-female crew, catering primarily to school transport needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement process is selective, employing a restricted procedure above threshold, which suggests that businesses well-versed in competitive tendering with a robust track record in similar service provisions would be well-suited 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, 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a8557c-015b-4568-b9a2-aefa6d8ff4c5
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
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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