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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

13 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing taxi and MPV passenger assistant services in the United Kingdom has been carried out by East Sussex County Council. The tender, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," falls under the transport services category and specifically targets routes from BN23 6LB to Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with services required Monday to Friday during school hours. Following a restricted procurement procedure, the award stage has been reached, with the Sussex Cars Association being designated as the successful supplier as of 10th July 2026. The total contract value is £76,950 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage MPV fleets and provide passenger assistants. With a focus on small to medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract is an excellent opportunity for locally based transport companies looking to expand their footprint within the education sector or provide regular passenger transport services. Businesses that can assure reliable and timely services during school timings are likely to benefit from competitive advantages in such procurement opportunities. The engagement with public sector contracts can help foster long-term relationships and stability in revenue streams for suitable providers.

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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: MPV 06 Seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 6LB, To: Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 8:55 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a71fb74-455d-474e-a426-cd56b10feaac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6119f86-d10a-4e49-b3f5-15d32e63520e
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
SME

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
£76,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX CARS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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