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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

07 Jul 2026 at 15:40

Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service has been completed, with East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 7th July 2026, with the tender initially published on 20th May 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 8th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, covering routes in East Sussex, starting from locations such as BN20 7AB and finishing at Northease Manor, BN7 3EY.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing multi-passenger vehicle services with passenger assistance. The contract was awarded to Vics Transport, indicating the type of business well-suited for such contracts are not limited to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering potential collaboration for larger transport companies looking to expand their service portfolios. With a significant contract value of £172,895, there is potential for businesses to leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and establish a footprint in the public sector transport provision. Businesses that can provide reliable, efficient, and passenger-focused services will find ample growth opportunities through such public procurement processes.

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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: MPV - 6 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: BN20 7AB, BN21 3BL, BN21 2TJ, BN21 1XP To: Northease Manor, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:00 and Friday 08:30-15:00 Daily School Time: 08:15-15:50 Comments for Operator: PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1af0eb5b-d7e2-4916-ac14-1a8844068b80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606e2de3-ca53-4cfd-8053-02c2bf1e7106
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
£172,895 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 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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