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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 Jul 2026 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has announced a procurement process for transport services under the category of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistants. The service is intended to transport students from various locations including BN27 2HE and BN27 2DB, to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, operating Monday through Friday during school term times. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the opportunity to submit bids ending on 20th July 2026. The contract will commence on 2nd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This is a restricted procedure above the threshold, focusing on providing a transport solution for educational purposes across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent business opportunity for transport service providers, especially those specialising in school transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the selective nature of the procurement method. The contract duration offers sustained business growth potential over almost three years, providing a stable client relationship with a government body. Interested parties must have the capability to supply an 8-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant, and compliance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations - TUPE - may be applicable. For businesses aiming to expand in the transport sector, this opportunity presents a viable long-term commitment alongside East Sussex County Council.

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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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7135c46-b431-483f-81ea-a67d38a0c3f3
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
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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