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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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14 Sep 2026 at 19:03

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a scheduled home-to-school passenger transport service for one pupil travelling between the TN39 5AR area and Torfield School in Hastings. The requirement is for a six-seat multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant travelling on each journey. The service is intended for a pupil with autism spectrum disorder, who is non-verbal and has a hearing impairment. The vehicle must accommodate a harness and provide the necessary space for the passenger. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday during the school day, transporting the pupil to and from school. This is a passenger transport service rather than a general taxi or vehicle supply requirement, and is categorised as transport services.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the council invited offers using a selective restricted procedure for an above-threshold contract. The deadline for submitting tenders was 17 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period set by the council runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The work is a single requirement covering the specified school transport route, vehicle and passenger-assistant service. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Bidders should assess their ability to provide the required vehicle and support arrangements for the full school-day schedule and contract term, including compliant tender submission by the stated deadline.

This opportunity suits specialist school transport operators, taxi firms and community transport providers with access to a six-seat MPV and the capacity to provide a reliable weekday service throughout the school year. Suppliers need to be able to assign a suitable passenger assistant for every journey and support a passenger with autism spectrum disorder, non-verbal communication and hearing impairment. Practical capability includes safe use of a harness, sufficient interior space and appropriate safeguarding and passenger-care arrangements. Local operators familiar with journeys to Torfield School and the surrounding area may be well placed to deliver the route consistently. The requirement is expressly suitable for SMEs, so smaller operators with dependable vehicles, trained staff and relevant assisted passenger transport experience should consider competing.

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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

MVP Vehicle required Vehicle type: 6 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 5AR To: Torfield School, TN34 3JT Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 09:00-15:15 Comments for Operator: ASD Nonverbal Hearing Impairment Harness Required Space Needed This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cba68f1-7d49-4d80-9cc9-815a406f6346
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392859ec-e188-4629-9a79-5e045efdf9bd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 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

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

Further Information

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