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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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03 Jul 2026 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a tender process for transport services specifically targeting taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) with a passenger assistant requirement. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is taking place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th July 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 7th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. The route involves transport services from BN9 9EQ and BN26 5RS to Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX, from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business operations in the transport services sector. Companies equipped to offer specialised transport solutions, especially those with experience in providing passenger assistance services, will find this contract suitable. The structured nature of this procurement, through a restrictive and selective process, ensures that only qualified vendors are considered, making it advantageous for competent enterprises seeking to work with East Sussex County Council. This regular service can offer operational stability and potentially secure long-term growth and business continuity.

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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: MPV 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9EQ, BN26 5RS To: Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:00 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/28459745-bc5a-46dc-85d9-21b2ed0d2449
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
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 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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