Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking a contractor for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport, with the CPV code 60000000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising a selective procurement method described as a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract is set to commence on 18th May 2026 and end on 31st July 2028. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 13th May 2026 at 16:00. The service will regularly transport passengers from BN27 3ND to Parkland Infant and Junior School, BN22 9QJ, five days a week, and will require a Passenger Assistant (PA).

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a chance to establish or expand their presence in the public transport services sector within the United Kingdom. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive transport solutions for educational institutions might find this tender advantageous, particularly those capable of consistently meeting the specified operational times. There is potential for growth in service delivery capabilities and enhanced business reputation as a reliable transport partner for local authorities like East Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3ND To: Parkland Infant and Junior School, BN22 9QJ Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-15:30. Comments: PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cc9190-1a7c-4742-be0f-b7e3612f615c
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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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