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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

13 Aug 2026 at 13:54

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for three pupils travelling to ISP Battle School in Battle. The service uses an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with one passenger assistant travelling between the three pupils. The proposed route starts from postcodes TN22 4AR, TN22 5PN and TN22 5LZ and ends at the school’s TN33 0TX location. Journeys run from Monday to Friday, with school-day timings of 8:55 to 15:20 from Monday to Thursday and 8:55 to 12:30 on Fridays. The requirement is classified as transport services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The operator must accommodate one pupil who needs space around them and must sit at the back, away from the driver.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids closed on 1 June 2026 at 10:00. The contract was awarded to Thorn Taxis on 17 July 2026 for £155,000, with the contract running from 7 September 2026 to 31 August 2029. The award is active. The recorded procurement category is services, and the requirement was evaluated through the restricted-procedure route. The award covers the single described passenger transport service for the school route, including the passenger assistant provision and weekday operating schedule. East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation and Thorn Taxis is the selected supplier.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist home-to-school passenger transport combining vehicle provision with passenger-assistant support. A credible future competitor would need an eight-seat taxi or MPV, reliable weekday availability during school hours and the operational capacity to run a defined multi-pick-up route to a school. Experience transporting children safely and calmly would be important, particularly where a passenger needs additional personal space and separation from the driver. The service also requires a passenger assistant able to support three pupils in one vehicle. Smaller transport operators are an identified suitable supplier group, so local firms with appropriate vehicles, trained staff, dependable scheduling and evidence of managing individual passenger needs should regard this buyer and requirement as relevant when it next returns to market.

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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: TN22 4AR TN22 5PN TN22 5LZ To: ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs: 8:55-15:20 Fri: 8:55-12:30 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 needs space around them and sat at the back away from the driver. One PA is required between the three pupils This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33afbd47-6880-489a-b2cb-059c0c76f910
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe3bc35-2f8e-40f0-8db4-4019ee3afcbf
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
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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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

Thorn Taxis

Further Information

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