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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 01:54

Award Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 08:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by East Sussex County Council sought engaging a provider for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, focusing on transport assistance within the United Kingdom. The contract involves a taxi route servicing Broomhill Bank School and requires passenger assistants for school runs on weekdays. It falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and was conducted using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tendering phase concluded on 10th August 2026, with the award phase following soon after. Key contract dates span from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with Southern Travel Solutions Ltd securing the contract valued at GBP 145,312.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the passenger transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle regular school transport services with the provision for passenger assistants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically well-suited to compete for such contracts given the suitability requirements. Given the long contract period, successful bidders can ensure stable revenue streams and growth potential through reliable service delivery. Transport companies, especially those with experience in educational transport logistics, would find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities and expansion strategies.

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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20262 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

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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