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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

05 Aug 2026 at 13:16

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 18:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school route using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant. The service collects two passengers from BN27 2HE and passengers from BN27 2DB, BN27 2PE and BN27 4EH, travelling to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. Journeys run on school days, with morning and afternoon transport from Monday to Thursday and shorter afternoon provision on Fridays. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle-only hire: the operator must provide the vehicle and accommodate a passenger assistant. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and is relevant to taxi, private-hire, minibus and specialist school transport operators.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids closed on 20 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contract was awarded to FRENCH AND SON LTD on 22 July 2026. The awarded value is £171,000 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award covers the single described school passenger transport requirement. The published procurement category is services, classified as transport services. The requirement included one passenger assistant, and the tender description states that TUPE may apply. The award is active and the tender is complete.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for scheduled, school-focused passenger transport using an eight-seat vehicle and a passenger assistant. A credible future competitor would need suitable taxi, private-hire or minibus capacity, reliable weekday availability, and the ability to provide safe, consistent journeys for school passengers between multiple collection points and the receiving school. Operators should also be prepared to manage a dedicated passenger assistant and assess any TUPE obligations when taking over an established route. The opportunity was suitable for an SME, so a smaller local operator with dependable vehicles, trained staff, appropriate safeguarding and passenger transport experience could be well placed for a similar requirement from this buyer.

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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: BN27 2HE (x2), BN27 2DB, BN27 2PE and BN27 4EH 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. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cd24288-3285-4848-96c4-67f9238bc63b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff831f6-cbff-495f-aa15-db5c69fb7dde
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
SME

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
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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

FRENCH AND SON LTD

Further Information

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