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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

15 Jul 2026 at 10:14

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, falling under the transport industry category. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure above the threshold, reflecting a selective approach. The services, involving 08-seat WAV vehicles with two trained passenger assistants, will operate from postal codes BN23 8DS, BN23 8BH to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF in the United Kingdom. These services are scheduled from Monday to Friday, catering specifically to wheelchair users with specific medical needs during daily school hours from 08:50 to 15:10. The contract commenced on 4th September 2026, with completion slated for 31st July 2029. The award took place on 15th July 2026, acknowledging 24x7 Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in specialised transport services, particularly those aligning with medical and accessibility requirements. SMEs have a favourable chance given the suitability criteria. Companies adept in providing transportation along prescribed routes with trained staff for specialised assistance, including PEG and epilepsy training, would find this contract advantageous for business development and expansion. The contract, valued at £199,819, underlines significant market entry potential for businesses committed to high-standard service delivery in the public transport domain. The strategic positioning offered by this tender can catalyse growth for suppliers capable of meeting stringent operational and service excellence criteria.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 seat WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, Two PAs required. 1:1 PEG trained PA. Epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 8DS, BN23 8BH To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: Both passengers travel in wheelchairs. 1:1 PEG trained PA required. PEG and epilepsy PA required. Passenger requiring 1:1 PA only requires Wednesday, Thursday, Friday transport. (BN23 8DS) *The PA cost must be the total cost of the 2 PAs required for this run* This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b9bf78-8be2-4c98-a42b-c77c70a9bd01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bb78e2-f7b1-4b82-9747-7f2c9f563115
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
£199,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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