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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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24 Aug 2026 at 21:20

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport by saloon taxi for pupils travelling to East Sussex College in Eastbourne. The service covers journeys from BN22 7FD and BN9 0LX to the college at BN21 2UF. It is a specialist school and college transport service within the wider transport services category (CPV 60000000), with passenger assistance included for one traveller. The requirement includes transporting a wheelchair that can be folded and placed in the vehicle boot. The service is arranged around pupils’ college attendance and involves separate journey requirements for two pupils. It will suit operators able to provide safe, reliable passenger transport and appropriate assistance for young people travelling to education in Eastbourne.

The procurement reached the tender stage: East Sussex County Council invited offers through a selective procurement using a restricted procedure above threshold. Bids were due by 28 August 2026 at 10:00. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The planned service uses a saloon vehicle and covers Monday to Wednesday afternoon journeys, Thursday morning and afternoon journeys, and Friday morning and two afternoon journeys. One pupil needs transport Monday to Friday for a 13:00 afternoon trip; the other needs Thursday afternoon, Friday morning and Friday afternoon transport. The stated college day is 09:00 to 15:15. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs.

This opportunity suits a taxi or private-hire operator with a suitable saloon vehicle, dependable scheduling and experience transporting pupils or other passengers to educational settings. The operator must be able to provide a passenger assistant for the journeys requiring one, including an assistant trained to support a passenger with epilepsy. Capability to safely accommodate a folding manual Active8 wheelchair in the boot is essential for the relevant journeys. Suppliers should be able to manage different passenger requirements and journey patterns across the school week, including morning and afternoon runs and separate trips for two pupils. Local operators serving Eastbourne and the surrounding areas may be well placed to provide continuity, punctuality and responsive passenger support.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 7FD BN9 0LX To: East Sussex College, Eastbourne - BN21 2UF Frequency: Monday-Wednesday: PM journeys only Thursday: AM and PM journey Friday - AM journey and two PM journeys (one for each pupil) Daily School Time: 9:00-15:15 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 requires transport Monday-Friday for the PM trip only at 13:00. Pupil 2 requires transport Thursday PM, Friday AM and Friday PM. Transport is from 9:00-15:15 Pupil 2 requires an epilepsy trained PA. Travels with a wheelchair that can be folded up and put in the boot. Folding manual Active8. Pupil 1 does not require a PA when travelling alone. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72db28b1-c882-4e40-8470-acd916a51a98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eb309e-0399-4182-ac5c-078f382cf098
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 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
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

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