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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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02 Jul 2026 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is actively seeking bids for the provision of transport services, specifically focusing on "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This tender falls within the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is intended for the Mulberry Academy in St Leonards, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids by 6th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2026 and will run until 31st July 2029.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have a fair chance at winning the contract. Businesses equipped with saloon vehicles and the capability to provide passenger assistants on a regular weekday schedule will be well-suited to compete. Securing this contract could establish a steady revenue stream and strengthen business credentials in the public sector transport service 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

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN35 5LA TN34 2DE To: Mulberry Academy St Leonards Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:45-15:05 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/a3381aa2-46bf-47cd-8bac-a27ff4ecce2a
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
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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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