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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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15 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". The tender, part of the transport services industry category, involved providing passenger assistant services on a taxi route from TN34 3NF and TN34 3LY to All Saints Primary School, TN39 5HA, during school hours. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £110,656, was awarded to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd on 3rd July 2026. This contract will run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029, offering daily service Monday to Friday.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport services. The procurement specifically encouraged participation from SMEs, providing an advantageous platform for these businesses to secure a long-term service contract within the public sector. Businesses with a fleet capable of meeting the vehicle requirements and those capable of providing qualified passenger assistants would find themselves well-suited to compete for such tenders. The focus on a school transport schedule might also appeal to organisations with experience in educational or child-based transport services.

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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

TUPE MAY APPLY FOR THIS TENDER Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN34 3NF and TN34 3LY To: All Saints Primary School, TN39 5HA Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:45-15:00 Comments for Operator: PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f06b887-9344-4329-a085-a58958a813f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fcc029-6f20-4f86-aa5e-f753656a2dd5
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
£110,656 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 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

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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