Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of passenger assistant services for taxi and MPV vehicles with 1-8 seats, to operate between specified points in BN27 and Northease Manor School at BN7 3EY. The process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 17th June 2026, at 11:00 GMT. The contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2026 and will end on 31st July 2029. This falls under the services category, specifically transport services, and is being executed via a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, making it especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those able to provide consistent weekday services, to expand their operations and gain access to publicly funded contracts. Firms capable of meeting the requirement for a passenger assistant would be highly suited for this contract. Additionally, businesses that focus on providing specialised transport services for schools or similar institutions may find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement favours SMEs, which encourages smaller firms to compete effectively in this domain.

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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: MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 1EQ, BN27 4FB and BN27 1BZ To: Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00 and Fri 08:30-15:00 Comments for Operator: PA Required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60617b8d-e116-4dfd-b895-99716d6f42b7
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
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 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
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

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