Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of taxi and MPV passenger assistant services, specifically for vehicles accommodating 1-8 seats. The project involves transporting pupils to Acre Wood Primary Academy in the UK, with pickups occurring daily from specified locations within the postal areas TN3 9EE, TN6 3PP, TN6 3QU, and TN6 3FH. This opportunity falls under the 'Transport services (excluding Waste transport)' category and operates under a restricted procurement method, suitable for contracts above certain thresholds. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions required by 1st June 2026, and the contract term spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for SMEs interested in expanding their service offerings within the public sector transport industry. Companies experienced in providing special transportation needs, like accommodating buggies, will find this contract particularly fitting. The requirement for a passenger assistant and the specified route should appeal to operators familiar with local school transportation. Participating in this tender could solidify your presence in transport services, enhancing your business portfolio and potentially leading to further contracts with public institutions.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2c0a8a0-e077-46d2-8e6f-ce3c350e79e5
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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

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
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

Further Information

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