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

East Sussex County Council

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Award

09 Aug 2026 at 09:16

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 18:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a weekday passenger transport service for a school route using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle. The service carries pupils from several collection points in the BN20 and BN21 postcode areas to St Mary’s Wrestwood, with one passenger assistant required in the vehicle. The route involves transport for a pupil with a hearing impairment, and the operating arrangement may involve the transfer of staff under TUPE. The service is classified as transport services and falls within the wider services category. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, based at County Hall in Lewes. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and is focused on regular school transport rather than general taxi or private-hire work.

The procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids were due by 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics transport on 7 August 2026 for £62,140 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract runs from 2 September 2026 to 1 September 2027. The service operates Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:40 to 14:30. The award is active and the tender is complete. The requirement was evaluated through the restricted procurement route; the published information identifies the vehicle, passenger assistant and route requirements but does not state additional scoring criteria.

This procurement demonstrates a defined need for reliable, term-time-style school passenger transport in East Sussex, using an eight-seat vehicle and a dedicated passenger assistant. A credible future supplier would need the appropriate taxi or private-hire vehicle capacity, dependable weekday availability, safe pupil transport procedures and the ability to maintain a consistent route between multiple collection points and the school. Experience supporting passengers with hearing impairments would be directly relevant, as would staff who can communicate clearly and provide appropriate assistance. Suppliers should also be prepared to assess and manage TUPE obligations where applicable. The requirement is suitable for an SME with the operational capacity to provide a dedicated vehicle, trained personnel and resilient daily cover.

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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 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 7NS, BN21 4PN, BN20 7JE, BN20 8DD and BN20 8LH To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PA required. Hearing Impairment TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34d28c25-ed21-442d-a9de-ff4f05998dfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8781df-2c4e-4a34-bb33-03de05725301
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
£62,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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

Vics transport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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