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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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01 Sep 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport services for a school-related taxi or multi-purpose vehicle journey. The vehicle must be wheelchair accessible (WAV) and suitable for transporting a passenger with additional needs. The proposed route runs from postcode BN21 1LE to Summerdown, The Southfield Centre, in the United Kingdom. The service is required on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the daily school-time window of 09:00 to 15:00. Each journey requires a passenger assistant, and the assistant must be trained in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) care and epilepsy support. The operator’s crew will also be required to wear masks while providing the service. The opportunity is categorised as transport services.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids had to be submitted by 4 September 2026 at 14:00. The contract period is from 8 September 2026 at 01:00 to 31 July 2029 at 23:59:59. The requirement is for one passenger transport service covering the specified route and timetable. The tender is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published service category is transport services, under CPV 60000000. The procurement information sets the operating requirements for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, a trained passenger assistant and mask-wearing by the crew.

This opportunity suits a small or medium-sized passenger transport operator able to provide a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for a regular school-related route. The strongest fit is a taxi or MPV operator with experience transporting passengers with additional medical or care needs, particularly where safe support is required for PEG equipment and epilepsy. Suppliers need to be able to provide a passenger assistant with both PEG and epilepsy training, rather than relying only on a driver. Operational capacity is needed to cover journeys every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the contract period and within the stated school-time schedule. The crew must also comply with the requirement to wear masks while delivering the service.

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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: WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes PEG and Epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN21 1LE To: Summerdown, The Southfield Centre Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: PEG and Epilepsy trained PA. Crew will need to wear masks. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63f8a7e1-2c91-4e8e-a7e9-fb3b7b757186
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97b8faa-fe7a-4bca-ba1f-bfd6827e9cde
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 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
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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

Further Information

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