Tender

Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a passenger assistant service for minibuses seating 10-16 passengers. This procurement, classified under Transport services (excluding waste transport), is being conducted under a restricted procedure and is currently at the tender stage. The services are required to operate from specified locations in the United Kingdom to Downs View Special School, running Monday to Friday during school hours, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The tender period closes on 1st June 2026. This service opportunity is intended for organisations proficient in providing transport services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in the transport services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this contract is tailored to suit larger-scale operations within the sector. The contract involves transportation services, which include the provision of a dedicated passenger assistant, offering consistent work throughout the school terms. Businesses with expertise in pupil transport, and those familiar with the obligations that come with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities and business strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

TUPE APPLIED FOR THIS TENDER Tender details: Vehicle type: Minibus (8-16 seats) Passenger Assistant Required: 1 Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 8HB, BN9 0PS, BN9 0LT, BN2 8RH To: Downs View Special School, BN2 6BB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:00 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: TUPE applies to this contract. 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/16c2a9e1-2907-41e7-a0f8-7c6ce55e8a35
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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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