Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process seeking taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistant services under the "Transport services" category (excluding waste transport). This procurement, presented under a selective method via a restricted procedure, involves transporting passengers along specified routes in the United Kingdom, terminating at ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX. The tender is currently at the stage where offers can be submitted, with a deadline set for 1st June 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract, which is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026, will run until 31st July 2029. The service frequency is Monday to Friday, aligning with school hours.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria outlined by the procuring entity. Companies capable of providing reliable and regular transport services, along with competent passenger assistants, would find this contract lucrative. Engaging in this contract could be a strategic move for transport service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those with operations in or around East Sussex.

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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 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9DY BN9 9XU BN9 9SY BN9 0PG BN25 3AY BN25 3EB To: ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs: 8:55-15:20 Fri: 8:55-12:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc311b04-20c8-4c3c-89b0-e559aa7f8946
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 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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