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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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09 Sep 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport services for a pupil travelling by saloon taxi from BN27 4QX to East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH. The journey is required on a Monday-to-Thursday school timetable, with travel associated with attendance between 09:00 and 16:30, subject to timetable changes. The vehicle must accommodate an electric wheelchair, a Quickie ESS0012163A Q300M mini weighing 124kg, with four-point restraints for the chair and a three-point seatbelt for the passenger. Depending on vehicle height, the pupil may transfer to the passenger seat. A passenger assistant must travel with the pupil, and emergency medication must remain with them throughout the journey. This is a specialist school transport service in East Sussex.

The process has reached tender: East Sussex County Council invited offers using a selective restricted procedure above the applicable threshold. The buyer set the tender submission deadline as 14 September 2026 at 10:00. The proposed contract period runs from 16 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service is scheduled for Monday to Thursday, with the timetable recorded as Monday 09:00-16:30, Tuesday 10:45-16:30, Wednesday 09:00-10:30 and Thursday 09:00-16:30; the timetable may change. The opportunity is identified as transport services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Offers must address the required vehicle, assisted travel arrangements and safeguarding needs described for this individual passenger journey.

This opportunity suits a local taxi or private-hire operator with a reliable saloon vehicle, experience transporting children or passengers with additional needs, and capacity to provide regular weekday journeys over a school timetable. The operator must be able to accommodate an electric wheelchair safely, including its weight and restraint requirements, while supporting a possible transfer to the passenger seat. A trained passenger assistant is essential. The assistant must remain responsible for the pupil during travel and be able to administer emergency medication. Parent-provided telephone training is available for this medication requirement, but the operator needs to provide a trained person and maintain dependable cover for the scheduled service. SMEs are expressly considered suitable for the opportunity.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 4QX To: East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH Frequency: Monday-Thursday Daily School Time: 9:00-16:30 Comments for Operator: Timetable has been provided by parent, but they have let us know that this may be subject to change. Monday - 09:00-16:30 Tuesday - 10:45-16:30 Wednesday - 09:00-10:30 Thursday - 09:00-16:30 Wheelchair details - Electric, Quickie ESS0012163A Q300M mini 124kg 4 point restraints for chair. 3 point seatbelt for passenger. Depending on vehicle height, the pupil can transfer to passenger seat and would prefer to do so if possible. Emergency medication to stay with the pupil at all times and to be administered by trained persons. A trained PA will be required. Parent has advised training can be provided to take place over the phone. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a25c787-6b0a-4e39-80e4-e0e280ae76d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589961b9-29c5-4203-9367-d809198b5e58
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 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

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