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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

24 Jul 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school route using an eight-seat taxi or MPV. The service includes one passenger assistant to support pupils during journeys from several local pick-up points to St Marys Wrestwood, with the destination postcode TN40 2LU. The route information lists pick-up postcodes TN37 7SA, TN35 4NP, TN34 2SF, TN34 2QZ, TN37 7LN and TN34 2FE. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday, with school-day transport scheduled from 08:40 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and from 08:40 to 14:30 on Fridays. The procurement is categorised as transport services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender closed on 20 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contract was awarded on 21 July 2026 to 247 Transport Solutions Ltd. The awarded value is £152,000. The award covers the period from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement was evaluated through a selective process, with the contract duration and service specification defining the operating requirement. TUPE may apply, meaning staff transfer obligations could affect the successful operator and any future provider. The award is active and the tender status is complete.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school transport combining an eight-seat vehicle with a passenger assistant. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need suitable taxi or MPV capacity, the ability to provide a named passenger assistant, and reliable weekday delivery around fixed school times. Experience in transporting children or vulnerable passengers, robust safeguarding and driver-checking arrangements, dependable route planning, and contingency cover for vehicle or staff absence would strengthen its position. Operators should also be prepared to assess and manage any TUPE obligations, maintain consistent service across multiple pick-up points, and evidence the operational capacity expected of an SME-sized provider.

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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: TN37 7SA TN35 4NP TN34 2SF TN34 2QZ TN37 7LN TN34 2FE 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-b5fd17-5ae6761e-0540-470f-aea7-8df29106facb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c631988-97f5-4b55-9bfc-b0b9b8869ea0
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
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 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

247 Transport Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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