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

15 May 2026 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a tender process for a service contract entitled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant", focusing on transporting passengers to and from Brantridge School. This involves providing saloon vehicle services with a passenger assistant from specified regions (BN7 1SZ, BN9 9EZ) to the school located at RH17 6EQ. The process follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure (above threshold), targeting transport services within the CPV classification "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)". The deadline for tender submission is 10:00 AM on 1st June 2026, while the contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029. This procurement is at the tender stage and currently holds an active status.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with capabilities to provide specialised staff for passenger assistance. The contract's long-term nature and selective procurement approach suggest a competitive environment favouring businesses with proven expertise and capacity in efficiently managing school transport needs. Given that TUPE applies, entities experienced in handling transfer of staff rights will also have an advantage, highlighting the importance of experienced operators in this domain. This could be a substantial growth avenue for transportation service providers aiming to expand within the public sector, specifically in partnering with local councils such as East Sussex County Council.

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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

TUPE APPLIES FOR THIS TENDER Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 1SZ, BN9 9EZ To: Brantridge School, RH17 6EQ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 09:00-14:30 and Friday 09:00-13:30 Comments for Operator: TUPE applies. ASD. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58297d65-797d-4078-bcb2-cc89fa6f445f
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 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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
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

Notice Documents

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