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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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05 Jun 2026 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a restricted procedure for a procurement process concerning transportation services under the CPV classification 60000000. The tender, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," involves transporting passengers to Ropemakers Academy and requires an 8-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. Interested parties must note that the procurement method is selective, and key dates include a tender submission end period on 15th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. The services will operate weekdays during school times, focusing on specific routes in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those equipped with 8-seater minibuses and capable of providing passenger assistants for specialised routes, enhancing accessibility and reliability in daily school transport. The procurement encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, asserting that such businesses are well-suited to meet the tender requirements. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by ensuring steady service demand and fostering a long-term relationship with 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: 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/d91d607f-e91d-4d90-8401-0fd88d3af15f
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
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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
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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