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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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07 Jul 2026 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport services category. This procurement is at the tender stage, with the process initiated on 7th July 2026 and a deadline set for 10:00 AM on 13th July 2026. The contract involves the provision of passenger assistant services for taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) rides between specified locations and Hazel Court School in the United Kingdom. The service routine is scheduled from Monday to Friday, operating daily between 08:45 and 15:00. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure for contracts above a certain threshold. The contract term is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services with the capability to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained passenger assistants, including those with epilepsy care expertise. Businesses equipped to meet these specialised requirements and interested in long-term engagement with a council authority would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. The tender's selective nature means that companies that are successful in qualifying could gain a foothold in the procurement network of East Sussex County Council, thereby enhancing their business prospects in the public sector.

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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 vehicle required Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, 2 PAs required. 1:1 PA and an epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6FB, BN26 6FD, BN23 8EG To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 1x 1:1 PA required. 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required. One passenger travels in Convaid cruiser fixed tilt wheelchair. TUPE May Apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0bea1fc-b086-49b2-818e-7db29f7e1910
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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 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
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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

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