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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

28 Aug 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Tender

25 Aug 2026 at 18:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school route using a six-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant required. The service carries pupils from postcodes TN22 3SP, BN8 5FP and BN8 5PD to Wallands School, BN7 1PU. It operates from Monday to Friday during the daily school timetable, between 08:55 and 15:20. This is a passenger transport service rather than a general vehicle hire requirement, and the operator must provide both the vehicle and passenger-assistant provision. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes. The procurement is classified as transport services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. East Sussex County Council used a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline was 28 August 2026 at 10:00. The contract was awarded on 28 August 2026 to 24x7 Ltd for £165,695. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The awarded service covers the school passenger route, including the six-seat vehicle and passenger assistant requirement. The process was completed through a restricted competition, with the selected supplier identified by the council following its evaluation of invited tenders. The award is active, and the contract covers regular weekday school transport between the stated collection areas and Wallands School.

This requirement shows recurring demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school passenger transport combining a small-capacity vehicle with a passenger assistant. A credible competitor would need a reliable six-seat taxi or MPV, the staffing and safeguarding arrangements to provide passenger-assistant support, and the operational capacity to run scheduled journeys on every weekday of the school timetable. Experience in transporting pupils or other passengers who need supervised travel would strengthen a future response, alongside dependable attendance, route planning and contingency arrangements. The route links several collection areas with Wallands School, so suppliers need local knowledge and the ability to deliver consistent morning and afternoon services. The opportunity is relevant to established specialist taxi, community transport and school transport operators, including SMEs.

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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: 6 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 3SP, BN8 5FP and BN8 5PD To: Wallands School, BN7 1PU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 08:55-15:20 Comments for Operator: PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fc09fa4-8e19-4d58-afc2-13a1d749b26f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291fcdcf-f299-4451-8fa2-52da0ddfe763
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
£165,695 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20265 days ago
Contract Period
3 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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