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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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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) passenger assistant services. The contract, awarded to Vics Transport, involves transporting students to New Horizons School in East Sussex using 8-seater vehicles, with passenger assistants required. The tender falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), with contract operations taking place from September 2026 to July 2029. The procurement followed a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key contract dates included the initial tender period ending on 1st June 2026, awarding the contract on 10th July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable and frequent school transport solutions. Companies with experience in managing school routes on a daily basis and providing passenger assistance will be well-suited for such procurements. Small to medium enterprises are noted as suitable, due to the nature and scale of the operation, highlighting a potential growth avenue for these businesses in the region. The structured nature of the contract provides a reliable source of revenue over the contract's three-year duration, enabling companies to plan and scale operations 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

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN5 7BP TN19 7BS TN19 7LA TN19 7DQ TN32 5DS To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: 2 pupils at TN5 7BP address. 6 pupils total. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d819966-46c2-4676-a9ec-5c87f439a502
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66704307-32f9-4951-b514-87ce87c4236b
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
£166,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

VICS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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