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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a public procurement tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport services industry. The service involves providing a passenger assistant for a 6-seat MPV for school transport to Summerdown Secondary School, operating on weekdays from 9:00 to 15:00. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, suitable for contracts above the financial threshold. Services are expected to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029, with the service primarily located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing school transport solutions. Given its selective nature, participating companies should prepare to demonstrate robust operational capacity and compliance with the procurement requirements. Businesses capable of offering consistent and reliable school transport services can gain a stable, multi-year contract, fostering their market presence and expanding future service offerings in the local community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9QT, TN38 8WD, TN39 4QB, TN39 3AX To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bae1c0d-66b6-42de-b07a-244efecdef52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a749a2f6-564c-48f5-943b-51f300363372
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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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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