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 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for a Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant service, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage as of 15th May 2026. This service, classified under the transport services category, entails providing passenger assistance for a proposed taxi route in the United Kingdom, specifically transporting pupils to ISP Battle School in TN33 0TX. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure, appropriate for above threshold contracts, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders before the deadline of 1st June 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract period is scheduled from 7th September 2026 to 31st August 2029, and the service will be carried out from Monday to Friday.

This opportunity provides a lucrative chance for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to expand into the transport services sector within the region. The selective procurement method ensures that only suitable candidates are considered, presenting a competitive but fair environment for participants. Companies offering transport solutions with passenger assistance capabilities would find this tender particularly advantageous, as it necessitates tailored services for pupils with specific needs. By engaging in this project, firms can increase their visibility and gain contracts in local government procurement.

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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: 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

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/d416a935-8c1a-429d-9d03-38c4310d2932
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
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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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