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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 11:19

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 09:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistance, targeting the delivery route from BN23 6TG to Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB in the United Kingdom. The contract follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure intended for high-value tenders. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 8 June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15 June 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2028. Businesses interested in such tenders may note the classification under the transport services category and the requirement for an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering specialised transport services. The contract's focus on epilepsy-trained passenger assistants signifies a niche market that SMEs with specific expertise in health-sensitive transport could exploit. The structured contract terms and sufficient contract duration of over two years offer stability and the potential for business scaling. Additionally, the tender's use of a selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers with relevant experience can participate, providing an avenue for businesses with substantive expertise to compete effectively.

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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

ONLY BID ON THIS ROUTE IF YOU HAVE AN EPILEPSY TRAINED PA READY TO START Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, 1:1 epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 6TG To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b421df4-1954-4e59-9e49-ec21a8e8258c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960bf80e-20b8-4035-968c-8a8912ca5ac5
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
£102,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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