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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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27 Jul 2026 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is soliciting services for a taxi and MPV passenger assistant, specifically for transporting passengers in vehicles with 1 to 8 seats. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is set to operate within the United Kingdom, primarily servicing the route to Summerdown Secondary School. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2026, and services are scheduled to commence on 4th September 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive bidding process but limited to pre-qualified suppliers. Key dates include the publishing date of 27th July 2026, providing business entities with a narrow window to submit proposals.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector to expand their operations by securing a contract with a reputable county council. Businesses that are capable of offering reliable, daily school transportation services, especially those with experience in passenger assistance and familiarity with providing support for passengers with health considerations such as asthma, are well-positioned to compete. By engaging in a public procurement process, SMEs can enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with government bodies, fostering potential for sustained business growth.

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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: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 7DT, BN21 3DH, BN22 8PZ To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: One passenger has asthma, travels with inhaler. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-145d5953-eb98-4e3e-95a3-c91e14ae0f7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb528d9-0db4-422c-a148-092784e59cb3
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
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

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