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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

04 Aug 2026 at 10:00

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 14:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for one child travelling to Summerdown Primary School in a six-seat MPV, with a passenger assistant required. The proposed route starts from three BN10 postcode areas and finishes at the school. The service is classified as transport services and is intended for school journeys running between the stated morning and afternoon school times. The passenger has asthma and travels with an inhaler, so the operator must provide suitable assistance and respond appropriately to this health consideration during journeys. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle-only hire requirement, and is suitable for businesses operating accessible, reliable school transport with appropriately capable drivers and passenger assistants.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective restricted procedure above threshold. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Jetstream Airport Transfers on 4 August 2026 for £173,234. The awarded contract period runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The original tender deadline was 31 July 2026 at 9:00am. The requirement was evaluated through the restricted procedure, with the opportunity identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, and the tender itself is recorded as complete. The contract covers the single described school passenger transport requirement, including the six-seat MPV, passenger assistant and weekday route between the BN10 starting points and Summerdown Primary School.

This award shows that East Sussex County Council uses a restricted procurement route for recurring, individually specified school transport and that an SME passenger transport operator can win this type of requirement. A credible competitor would need a suitable six-seat MPV, dependable weekday operating capacity and drivers able to provide consistent school-run service at fixed times. It would also need trained or appropriately experienced passenger assistants, with procedures for supporting a child with asthma and an inhaler. Local knowledge of the BN10 area and the journey to Summerdown Primary School would strengthen operational credibility. Businesses should be able to evidence safeguarding, passenger care, vehicle safety, contingency arrangements and reliable communication with the council and school.

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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: BN10 7NZ, BN10 8US, BN10 8GU To: Summerdown Primary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 14:45 Comments for Operator: One passenger has asthma, travels with an inhaler. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16fb454f-4765-4ed4-896e-56c93e2c4153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af28cf2-f76e-49ed-be2d-4de8c783d39b
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
SME

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
£173,234 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 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

Jetstream Airport Transfers

Further Information

Notice Documents

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