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

21 May 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the services category, specifically targeting transport services in the United Kingdom. The procurement, currently at the tender stage, follows a restricted procedure above the threshold. Interested businesses should note the tender period ends on 1st June 2026 at 10:30 AM. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, covering transport needs for New Horizons School, TN38 9HN, with a weekday schedule involving routes from various local postcodes. This tender offers a unique opportunity within the transport sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the requirements outlined.

The contract provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those providing 8-seater vehicles and qualified passenger assistants. Companies catering to school transport services could especially benefit from engaging in this tender, enhancing their service portfolio and market reach. The restricted procurement method suggests a potentially lower number of competitors, making it ideal for SMEs to establish or extend their presence in the public sector transport services market. Given the frequency and set routes involved, operational efficiency and cost management will be key considerations for businesses aiming to respond to this opportunity.

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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

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/7ded649e-2688-4c1d-b6e3-3bdc0869668d
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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

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

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