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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

14 Aug 2026 at 11:55

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger transport service using an eight-seater taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant. The service covers a scheduled route from several local pickup points in the BN8 area to St Mary’s Wrestwood in the TN40 area. Journeys are required on weekdays, transporting pupils to and from school. The vehicle must accommodate up to eight seats, alongside the passenger assistant requirement. This is a transport service rather than a vehicle supply or general taxi arrangement, and the operating supplier is responsible for delivering the route and associated passenger support. The procurement is classified as transport services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. The contract was awarded to 24x7 Ltd on 14 August 2026 for £242,972. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The scheduled service operates Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:40 to 14:30. One passenger assistant is required, and TUPE may apply. The award covers the described eight-seater school transport route and passenger assistance service. The published procurement information does not identify separate lots or a separate scoring breakdown.

This award demonstrates a sustained requirement for specialist school transport combining vehicle operation with passenger assistance. A credible future supplier would need suitable eight-seat vehicles, the ability to plan and reliably operate a fixed weekday school route, and staff able to support pupils safely throughout the journey. The passenger assistant role is central, so operators should have dependable, appropriately trained personnel and robust safeguarding, attendance and incident procedures. Experience of school or assisted passenger transport would strengthen a future offer, alongside the operational capacity to provide consistent morning and afternoon journeys. Businesses should also be prepared to assess and manage TUPE implications where existing passenger assistant arrangements transfer, and to meet the council’s requirements through a formal restricted procurement route.

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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: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 6JD BN8 5HN BN8 6JD BN8 6DP To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71ff5731-f25e-4212-b2bc-67207d838115
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05abd2c4-0e78-47a0-b491-817aab69cad7
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
£242,972 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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