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

22 Jun 2026 at 07:39

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services labelled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, classified by CPV code 60000000. The process used a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the award stage being finalised on 19th June 2026. The contract commits the service provider to a contract period starting on 3rd September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The service route includes several locations, ending at New Horizons School, and operates from Monday to Friday.

This awarded tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those catering to school transportation needs. It was well-suited for SMEs, although the winning supplier is a large enterprise, Vics Transport. Businesses seeking to engage in similar future tenders are advised to focus on their ability to provide reliable transport with passenger assistance, alongside adherence to school schedules and operating within the designated routes in East Sussex. Such contracts enhance business portfolios by partnering with local government bodies, thus building a credible profile within public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 6 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 3QE TN39 4BG TN39 5BE TN40 2FP TN35 5GG To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23075f68-e261-4cbb-86cc-c819a1d96670
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568ddd3-9b4e-4ec2-8cd3-9762135692e2
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
£120,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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

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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