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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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19 Jun 2026 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for providing Passenger Assistant services for taxis and MPVs with 1-8 seats, primarily for school transport from TN34 to All Saints Primary School, TN39, in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, and is currently in the 'tender' stage. Interested businesses must adhere to the deadline for tender submissions, which is set for 10:00 AM on 26th June 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, providing regular services from Monday to Friday.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in transport services. Businesses positioned to provide saloon vehicles with PA support will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement method being a selective, restricted procedure indicates a structured selection process where suitable and experienced providers are more likely to succeed. Such opportunities can not only expand the service portfolio of participating firms but also enhance their reputation by delivering services to a reputable public sector client.

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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/01e7a163-e215-43fc-ae02-97d9fb548482
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
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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