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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

19 Aug 2026 at 16:25

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 16:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday home-to-school passenger transport using an eight-seat taxi or MPV, with one passenger assistant. The route collects passengers from postcodes TN38 9RS, TN38 9QU, TN39 4HG, TN39 5EE, TN39 3DX and TN40 1DN and takes them to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. Services run during school hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:40 to 14:30. The requirement is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000. TUPE may apply, so the operator may need to consider the transfer of staff connected with the existing service. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure above threshold, using a selective procurement method. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics Transport on 19 August 2026. The awarded value is £151,240. The contract period is from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award is active and the tender is complete. The recorded requirement covers one route, an eight-seat vehicle and one passenger assistant, with weekday school-time journeys. The award information identifies Vics Transport as the selected supplier. The available evaluation information establishes the procurement route and service scope, while the detailed award criteria and eligibility requirements are contained in the procurement documents.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist school passenger transport rather than general taxi work. A credible future supplier would need access to an eight-seat vehicle, the operational capacity to provide reliable Monday-to-Friday school journeys, and a suitable passenger assistant for the route. It would also need to plan collections across the St Leonards-on-Sea and Hastings area and delivery to St Marys Wrestwood, while managing school-time scheduling and the possibility of TUPE obligations. The opportunity is relevant to established taxi, minibus and school transport operators, including SMEs, with experience of safeguarding, passenger assistance, route planning and dependable transport for children. Familiarity with restricted public procurement procedures would also support future competition for this buyer’s requirement.

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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: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9RS TN38 9QU TN394HG TN39 5EE TN39 3DX TN40 1DN To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d6e9a83-064f-4abf-a0cc-584a0e29e652
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff423d9d-7e6c-4efe-acdd-6020d4417d40
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
£151,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20264 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vics transport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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