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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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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a weekday passenger transport service using an eight-seat MPV taxi, with two passenger assistants required on every journey. The route runs from the BN22 8SG, BN22 8RB, BN22 8RA and BN22 8QP areas to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The service operates around the school day, with journeys scheduled for 08:45 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday. The requirement is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000. It is designed to support a school passenger who requires close supervision and specialist assistance during travel, including one-to-one epilepsy support and a separate assistant trained in both epilepsy care and PEG support. TUPE may apply to staff transferring with the service.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to 24x7 Ltd. East Sussex County Council used a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender deadline was 13 July 2026 at 10:00, and the award was made on 27 July 2026. The awarded value is £185,105. The contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service covers Monday-to-Friday school transport using an eight-seat MPV, with two passenger assistants on each journey. One assistant must be trained to provide one-to-one epilepsy support, while the other must be trained in epilepsy and PEG support. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No separate lots are recorded.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist school transport combining vehicle provision with medically trained passenger assistants. A credible future competitor would need an appropriate eight-seat MPV, reliable weekday operating capacity and the ability to maintain scheduled journeys throughout the school day. It would also need suitably trained staff: one-to-one epilepsy support and PEG care are central requirements, rather than general passenger assistance alone. Providers should be able to manage safeguarding, continuity of care and safe communication with the school and council. Experience delivering education or assisted passenger transport would strengthen a future response, while businesses with existing staff and vehicle resources may be better placed to absorb the operational requirements and any TUPE obligations.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes two PA's required. 1:1 epilepsy trained PA and an epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 8SG, BN22 8RB, BN22 8RA, BN22 8QP To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 1:1 epilepsy trained PA. Epilepsy and PEG trained PA. TUPE May Apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-175733f4-23d3-4f8d-9e47-c6f68185515f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e120be6-31f6-4b9f-96eb-1d52bf612c29
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
£185,105 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

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