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

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2026 at 02:54

Award Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school route using a saloon taxi. The requirement includes a passenger assistant and transport for up to eight seats. The proposed journey is from the TN6 2GG and TN6 2BN areas to Broomhill Bank School, TN3 0TB. The service is scheduled for Monday to Friday during the daily school timetable, from 08:30 to 15:15. This is a transport service procurement, classified under transport services excluding waste transport. The council is the buying organisation. The recorded delivery locations are in the United Kingdom, with the school destination identified as Broomhill Bank School.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. East Sussex County Council selected Southern Travel Solutions Ltd. The award was made on 10 August 2026 for £145,312. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The opportunity used a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids had to be submitted by 10 August 2026 at 11:00. The service is categorised as a contract for services and the opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active. The recorded contract covers the school passenger transport requirement described above, including the passenger assistant provision.

This award demonstrates an established requirement for contracted school transport involving a saloon vehicle, journeys to Broomhill Bank School and a passenger assistant. It is relevant to taxi operators, minibus and passenger transport businesses with suitable vehicles, reliable weekday availability and the operational capacity to provide consistent journeys around the school timetable. Credible future providers would need to manage regular education transport safely and dependably, support passengers who require an assistant, and maintain service continuity throughout a multi-year arrangement. The procurement route was a restricted, above-threshold procedure, so businesses targeting similar work with East Sussex County Council should be prepared for a formal selection and tender process. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs, indicating that smaller specialist transport operators may be well placed to compete.

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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: TN6 2GG TN6 2BN To: Broomhill Bank School, TN3 0TB Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 8:30-15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-335a062e-289f-4a41-b5b1-dcd4872a3c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa56a08-b15e-4976-954f-d5a631c15367
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
£145,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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