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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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08 Sep 2026 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a passenger transport service for a weekly school route to St Piers College. The service requires a six-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle carrying passengers from postcodes TN20 6JJ and TN22 5RE. A passenger assistant must travel with the passengers. The planned journey operates on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, aligned with school times of 09:15 on Monday and 15:05 on Friday. This is a transport service procurement, classified under CPV 60000000. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the route serving the specified pickup areas and St Piers College. The requirement is specifically for operators able to provide both the vehicle and the trained passenger-assistance support.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure described as above-threshold. Bids were due by 11 September 2026 at 13:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 15 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement is presented as a single school transport route rather than separate lots. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The tender requires bidders to meet the passenger-assistant requirement and provide the specified vehicle and route service. The passenger assistant must be trained in epilepsy and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The route and service pattern form the central basis for determining whether an operator can meet the requirement.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized passenger transport operators with a six-seat taxi or MPV, the capacity to provide regular school journeys, and the operational reliability needed for Monday morning and Friday afternoon travel. Bidders need to supply a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), so it is relevant to operators with suitably trained staff or established access to qualified passenger assistants. Experience of transporting school passengers, supporting passengers with medical needs, and working to fixed school-time schedules would place a supplier well to compete. The requirement is best matched to operators able to cover the specified pickup areas and maintain consistent service to St Piers College.

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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

ONLY BID FOR THIS ROUTE IF YOU CAN MEET THE PA REQUIREMENTS WEEKLY BOARDER. Vehicle type: 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes. Epilepsy and VNS trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN20 6JJ, TN22 5RE To: St Piers College Frequency: Monday morning and Friday afternoon Daily School Time: Monday 09:15, Friday 15:05 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy and VNS trained PA. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d951a60-fdee-421c-96d2-7e4a2e67e5cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2ace97-7867-47c4-8e35-32d03b36738c
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
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 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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