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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 15:09

Award Notice
Tender

07 Sep 2026 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a daily school transport service for one pupil, using a saloon taxi or MPV with up to eight seats and a passenger assistant. The route runs from BN27 4DQ to Heathfield Community College, TN21 8RJ, in East Sussex. The service is classified as passenger transport and falls within public-sector transport services. The vehicle must accommodate the pupil’s medical and care needs, including carrying an oxygen tank on a trolley and three EpiPens. The pupil has severe allergies to perfume, air fresheners and fragranced cleaning products, creating a risk of anaphylaxis. An oxygen-trained passenger assistant is required to travel with the pupil and respond to an emergency.

This procurement has reached completion and was awarded on 11 September 2026 to V Moorton Transport. The award value is £180,000. The contract period runs from 14 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. It was run by East Sussex County Council using a selective restricted procedure above threshold, with the requirement identified as suitable for SMEs. The tender specified weekday operation, Monday to Friday, during the daily school timetable of 08:35 to 15:05. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The award is recorded as active, and the contract covers the single specified school transport route and passenger-assistant service.

This requirement demonstrates demand for specialist home-to-school transport in East Sussex where safeguarding, medical awareness and reliable daily attendance are central. A credible future supplier would need a suitable saloon or MPV, the operational capacity to provide consistent weekday journeys throughout the school timetable, and a trained passenger assistant able to manage oxygen equipment and EpiPens during travel. Staff would also need to follow strict controls around fragrances, perfume and cleaning products because of the pupil’s anaphylaxis risk. The awarded provider was a transport operator rather than a general education services contractor, so relevant experience in school transport, passenger assistance, accessible or medically supported journeys, and robust vehicle and staff scheduling would be directly applicable when this type of requirement returns.

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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

ONLY BID FOR THIS ROUTE IF YOU CAN ACCOMODATE THE CHILD NEEDS Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 4DQ To: Heathfield Community College, TN21 8RJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:35-15:05 Comments for Operator: Pupil is allergic to perfume, air fresheners and fragrances cleaning products. At risk of anaphylaxis if she does not receive immediate medical treatment (including EpiPen and oxygen) upon experiencing an attack. Pupil needs to carry an oxygen tank and epi pens. Oxygen 2L on a trolly with EpiPen x 3, in bag on trolly Oxygen trained PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4702fce1-ec5b-4c7c-b125-51416d87ea89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a57ad4-4155-4c3a-aadf-4020733ce696
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Contract Period
14 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

V Moorton Transport

Further Information

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