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

21 May 2026 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," classified under the transport services category. The location for the services is in the United Kingdom, covering specified routes between BN22 9HZ and BN27 1FB. The tender process is currently in the active stage and follows a restricted procurement method, suitable for contracts above the EU threshold. The tender's end date is set for 1st June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Interested businesses should be aware of the daily school time operations from 08:30 to 14:30, Monday through Friday, as outlined in the tender requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. The requirement for a passenger assistant underscores the need for companies with experience in passenger care and school transport solutions. Businesses with capabilities to manage selective procurement processes and those familiar with day-to-day school operational schedules would be particularly well-suited to this contract. As a public sector contract overseen by the East Sussex County Council, successful bidders can enhance their reputation and business prospects by securing such a long-term engagement. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their service reach and strengthens their portfolio of government contracts.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9HZ, BN22 9HR To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4390b2e-77ab-481c-ab97-1c5c7bf22968
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
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

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
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

Notice Documents

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