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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 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school journey using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant required. The route runs from the TN33 0LL and TN33 9EL areas to St Marys Wrestwood in the TN40 2LU area, serving school travel needs. The service operates Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:40 to 14:30. It is a transport service within the wider category of passenger transport services. The requirement is for a vehicle with capacity for eight passengers and an accompanying passenger assistant. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TUPE may apply to the service.

The procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure above the relevant threshold. The tender was completed and the award was made on 7 August 2026 to Vics transport. The awarded value is £113,240. The award contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The planned tender contract period covers the same service period. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation. The contract concerns regular school passenger transport with a passenger assistant, delivered on weekdays. The award is active, and the tender status is complete. One supplier is identified as having received the award.

This award indicates a defined, recurring requirement for school transport using an eight-seat vehicle and a dedicated passenger assistant. A credible competitor for a future requirement from East Sussex County Council would need suitable taxi or MPV capacity, reliable weekday operations and the ability to maintain punctual school-time journeys between the specified East Sussex areas. It would also need to provide a competent passenger assistant and manage the operational responsibilities associated with assisted pupil transport. Familiarity with restricted, above-threshold public procurement would be useful, as would the organisational capacity to deliver a consistent multi-year service. Suppliers should also assess whether TUPE obligations could apply and ensure their staffing, safeguarding and service-continuity arrangements can support that possibility.

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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: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN33 0LL and TN33 9EL 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-b5fd17-5c4cf080-af76-421a-8c07-9aa07e93b4c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a37d27-c389-49a1-a9f1-a59e1a94b190
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
£113,240 £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

Notice Documents

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