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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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06 Jul 2026 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of passenger assistant services using taxis and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) with 1-8 seats. This service is primarily aimed at transporting passengers along designated taxi routes from various addresses to Hazel Court School, with operations conducted on weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00. Classified under "Transport services (excluding waste transport)" in the CPV scheme, the procurement process is at the tender stage and utilises a selective method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender closing on 10th July 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with the contract period slated to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector with PEG-trained personnel, especially favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing compliant vehicles and trained passenger assistants can benefit from the long-term stability and growth prospects associated with a multi-year contract. Furthermore, the selective nature of the procurement process signifies that businesses meeting specific criteria may have a competitive edge, thereby fostering job creation and expansion in the transport services industry within the United Kingdom.

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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 MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PEG trained PA. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6GN, BN26 6NU, BN26 6JJ, BN26 6FW To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: PEG trained PA required. TUPE MAY APPLY 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/c91aed08-6cf1-42dd-bc8f-94112fe3ac8a
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
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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