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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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15 Sep 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport by saloon taxi or MPV seating up to eight people, with a passenger assistant. The service is for a proposed route from the BN27 2RD area to East Sussex College Eastbourne, BN21 2UF, supporting travel to college. The passenger has a mobility pushchair, which will generally remain at home unless needed for trips. The service falls within transport services and is a service contract. The operating requirement covers transport to and from the college, with the passenger assistant travelling alongside the passenger. The work is associated with Eastbourne and the surrounding area, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective restricted procedure described as above threshold. Bids were due by 14:00 on 17 September 2026. The contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The published requirement covers transport on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with the daily school timetable running from 09:30 to 15:15. The vehicle requirement is a saloon, with a passenger assistant required. The procurement is for services rather than goods or works. It is presented as a single route requirement, with the passenger journey running between the BN27 2RD area and East Sussex College Eastbourne.

This opportunity suits a small or medium-sized taxi, private hire or community transport operator able to provide a suitable saloon or MPV with up to eight seats and a reliable passenger assistant. Suppliers need to support a regular education journey on four weekdays and manage the passenger’s mobility needs, including the use of a mobility pushchair when required for trips. The route calls for dependable coordination between the collection area and Eastbourne College, safe passenger handling and consistent service delivery. It is particularly relevant to operators with accessible or assisted passenger transport capability, suitable vehicles, trained staff and the capacity to maintain a recurring school transport service over a long-term contract.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2RD To: East Sussex College Eastbourne, BN21 2UF Frequency: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Daily School Time: 09:30-15:15 Comments for Operator: Transport Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 09:30-15:15 Has a mobility pushchair. She will not bring buggy to college unless for trips. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f55720b-b353-4d7f-8815-27bcb5c5f5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfe505f-4c0b-4f75-83c7-4840897977ca
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 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 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
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

Further Information

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