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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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07 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Sussex County Council, involves a tender for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, focusing on transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement relates to providing a vehicle with an epilepsy and PEG-trained passenger assistant, required for taxi routes between BN22 9BJ, BN22 9LT, and Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The service is scheduled for weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00. Currently, at the Tender stage, the procurement process employs a selective method under a restricted procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 13th July 2026 at 10:00. The contract is slated to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, who are suited to meet the specific requirements such as providing specialised passenger assistance. Companies experienced in providing trained staff for specific care needs and possessing vehicles for passenger transport can benefit significantly from this tender. Additionally, businesses based in or capable of operating within the specified UK locations stand to gain, leveraging the continuous weekday engagement as a stable source of revenue.

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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: 08 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9BJ, BN22 9LT To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy and PEG trained PA required. TUPE May Apply 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/b43040d5-db3a-4643-a9ad-1a7e0b6a5c2b
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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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