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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

18 Jun 2026 at 16:07

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, with the contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This procurement is in the transport services category and focuses on providing taxi and passenger assistant services for school pupils, especially those with special needs. The contract period is from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement was carried out using a selective 'restricted procedure (above threshold)' method. As of 18th June 2026, the award has been given to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd, marking the process at the award stage. The contract serves locations in the United Kingdom, specifically routes originating in the TN postcode area of East Sussex, destined for Acre Wood Primary Academy.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those equipped to cater to the specific needs of passengers requiring assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process has considered their suitability. Companies with a strong understanding of managing transport logistics, especially in transporting children and handling special mobility requirements, will find this contract a lucrative opportunity. The awarded contract, valued at £232,408, will provide consistent work from Monday to Friday during school terms, offering stability for the supplier over the three-year duration.

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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 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN3 9EE TN6 3PP TN6 3QU TN6 3FH To: Acre Wood Primary Academy Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:15 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: Two pupils to be picked up from TN6 3PP address, 5 pupils total One pupil has a Special Tomato EIO buggy which will need to be transported in the vehicle One PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3047fd66-4296-4eb6-b1d8-8800a255df0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d71f5a-f854-4bb3-bc46-5c5f7069c202
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
£232,408 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months 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

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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