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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

27 Jul 2026 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school journey by saloon taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with between one and eight passenger seats. The route runs from postcode BN22 0UN to Hazel Court School, postcode BN23 8EJ. The service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school day, from 08:50 to 15:10. A passenger assistant is required throughout the journey, with training in epilepsy management and PEG feeding. The requirement falls within transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000. It is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The intended service supports the safe, regular transport of a school pupil between the specified starting point and Hazel Court School.

The procurement has been awarded. East Sussex County Council used a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender closed on 13 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contract was awarded on 27 July 2026 to 24x7 Ltd. The awarded value is £128,911. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with daily school hours of 08:50 to 15:10. The requirement was evaluated through the restricted procurement route. The tender information states that TUPE may apply, meaning staff transfer obligations could affect delivery arrangements. The award is active and the procurement is complete.

This award demonstrates a defined demand for specialist school transport combining a suitable saloon vehicle, reliable scheduled journeys and an appropriately trained passenger assistant. Competitors for a future requirement from this council would need operational capability for regular education transport, access to vehicles suitable for one to eight passengers, and staff trained to support passengers with epilepsy and PEG feeding. They would also need to assess potential TUPE obligations and maintain dependable cover for a recurring three-day weekly route. The opportunity is relevant to small and medium-sized transport operators as well as larger passenger transport businesses with experience coordinating drivers, passenger assistants and school-time services. Credibility will depend on evidence of safe, consistent delivery against this specific type of assisted school journey.

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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, epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 0UN To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 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
ocds-b5fd17-857d991c-3112-4732-bd59-704cf2b6c0ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4003ce37-38d7-434e-90f6-669778d3f583
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
£128,911 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 months 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
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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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