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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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03 Jul 2026 at 10:08

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 15:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a taxi and MPV passenger assistant service has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This contract, valued at £136,040, covers transport services for New Horizons School within East Sussex, United Kingdom, from September 2026 to July 2029. Initially tendered on 21st May 2026 and concluding on 1st June 2026, the contract was finalised on 3rd July 2026. The service was procured through a selective, restricted procedure above a financial threshold, which is ideal for ensuring quality standards and compliance. Key details include the need for a female driver and passenger assistant, operating Monday to Friday along a specified route during school hours.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in transport services. Businesses capable of providing reliable passenger transport and capable of deploying female drivers and assistants will find this contract suitable. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio within the public transport sector, especially those based in the United Kingdom with a focus on school transport services, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract's multi-year duration offers sustained business and potential for establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities.

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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: BN27 2DR BN23 7JE To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Female driver and PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e244a6a-74cd-4948-843d-b5061346f621
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e624d531-65a5-48f5-93ca-16466bfaa8f0
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
£136,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks 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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