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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

23 Jul 2026 at 12:58

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for Hazel Court School in Eastbourne. The requirement is for an eight-seat multi-purpose vehicle carrying pupils from the BN26 6GN, BN26 6NU, BN26 6JJ and BN26 6FW postcode areas to the school at BN23 8EJ. The service includes a passenger assistant trained in positive handling and emergency management (PEG). Journeys are required for the daily school timetable, with transport operating between the listed collection areas and Hazel Court School. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle-only hire, and may involve the transfer of existing staff under TUPE arrangements. The procurement is classified as transport services.

The procurement has been completed and was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 17 July 2026. The award value is £138,897. The contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. It used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the applicable threshold. The tender submission deadline was 10 July 2026 at 10:00. The contract covers weekday school journeys, with the stated daily school time of 08:45 to 15:00. East Sussex County Council identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. One supplier was selected for the requirement.

This award indicates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated home-to-school transport using small passenger vehicles, supported by a trained passenger assistant. A credible future competitor would need access to a reliable eight-seat MPV, the operational capacity to provide regular weekday journeys throughout the school year, and the ability to maintain punctual collections from several local postcode areas. Experience in transporting children or other passengers requiring additional support would be commercially relevant. Suppliers should also be able to provide a passenger assistant trained in PEG-related requirements and manage safeguarding, route reliability and continuity of service. Businesses should be prepared to assess any TUPE obligations when pursuing comparable council requirements.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-540ce01a-bf85-4d09-aa48-98b94c417a59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c07f6a-bb54-4cd8-abbd-201ad418c609
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
£138,897 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
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
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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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