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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

17 Jul 2026 at 09:20

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant", falls under the transport services industry category. It involves providing passenger assistance for an 8-seat vehicle, transporting individuals from multiple locations in the BN9 and BN25 areas to ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX, in the United Kingdom. The tender progressed through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, with the tendering phase concluding on 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £169,875, was awarded to 247 Transport Solutions Ltd and will commence on 7th September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2029. The procurement is currently in the award stage, as of 17th July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in school transport and passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the council's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders can capacitate businesses to enhance their service portfolio, secure long-term engagements, and establish partnerships with local authorities, thereby fostering business growth and increasing market visibility. Moreover, the structured contract scope and duration provide a stable revenue stream over the three-year period.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-493f2f25-c520-4e79-a5c4-f4f4362c98d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a7ea8-1de7-4078-8497-5a8488922ecc
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
SME

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
£169,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

247 TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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