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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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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a public procurement process concerning transport services, specifically under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," classified within the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The contract requires the provision of passenger assistants for an 8-seat vehicle, operating mainly between specified locations and Broomhill Bank School. The award stage was reached on 13 July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 3 September 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2029. The procurement utilised a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and was initially tendered with a deadline for submission on 13 July 2026.

This opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to expand their operations within the transport services sector. The contract, valued at £214,152 and awarded to 24x7 Ltd, underscores the council's commitment to involving suitably skilled and equipped providers. Businesses experienced in providing transport services, especially with capabilities to support passengers requiring additional care, such as tube-fed pupils, will find this contract fitting. The necessity for PEG-trained passenger assistants further specifies the suitability for specialised firms in the market.

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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: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 1TP TN6 3BL TN6 3BD TN6 3FQ TN6 2PJ To: Broomhill Bank School, TN3 0TB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: 1 pupil is tube fed and will sometimes need to take a box of feeding equipment with her. Pupil has asthma. PEG trained PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f93340e-18e5-47cd-b36c-956b4e81188c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503c61de-f51a-4790-8020-7425add573fb
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
£214,152 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days 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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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