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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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Award

09 Aug 2026 at 09:14

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 16:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger transport service using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant. The service carries pupils from several East Sussex pickup locations to St Marys Wrestwood, with return transport during the school day. It operates Monday to Friday, with school-day timings varying between Monday to Thursday and Friday. The requirement is classified as passenger transport services and falls within the services category. The route involves multiple pickups before reaching the school, so suppliers need to plan vehicle capacity, passenger assistance and reliable journey management around a fixed daily school timetable. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the buyer is East Sussex County Council.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids were due by 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded an active contract to Vics transport on 7 August 2026 for £143,640 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service is scheduled for Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Friday from 08:40 to 14:30. The requirement is for an eight-seat vehicle and one passenger assistant; TUPE may apply to the incoming operator. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to a single supplier.

This requirement is relevant to taxi, private hire and specialist school transport operators with access to an eight-seat vehicle, or equivalent capacity, and the ability to provide a dedicated passenger assistant. Credible suppliers would need dependable weekday vehicle availability, robust safeguarding and passenger-care arrangements, experienced drivers for regular school routes, and the operational capacity to manage several pickups and a fixed timetable. Experience transporting children or vulnerable passengers would be commercially relevant, alongside suitable driver, vehicle and insurance compliance. Operators considering future work with East Sussex County Council should note the buyer’s use of a selective restricted route for a defined school transport service, the importance of an accompanying passenger assistant and the potential for TUPE-related staffing responsibilities.

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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 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9HD TN38 9SB TN38 9LP TN34 3PU TN35 5LL TN35 5LQ To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5453b3df-0257-486c-a959-08684f135ac2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4d907e-6f77-4349-ba78-b7c6d2ebf731
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
£143,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Vics transport

Further Information

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