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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

13 Jul 2026 at 09:56

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." The procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is intended for service delivery within the United Kingdom. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement period ended on 15th June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The awarded contract, valued at £177,840, involves transporting passengers to and from Ropemakers Academy in East Sussex, United Kingdom, indicating a focus on weekday school hours of 08:30 to 14:30.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate taxi services with vehicles accommodating 8 to 16 passengers would find this contract favourable due to the specified requirements. The contract necessitates a passenger assistant and prioritises efficiency in daily school transport, implying a steady demand from local educational institutions. Companies able to provide reliable service within the specified timeframe and comfortable managing dedicated routes with necessary passenger support would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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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: Minibus (8-16) Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 8NR, BN9 9HN, BN10 7LB To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments: 8 Seaters required as space needed This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40278504-fe99-4e58-ad82-f0ba0c668681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b367e00a-3e21-48e4-a157-4f01f8ecf296
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
£177,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Vics transport

Further Information

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