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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 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking proposals for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) services, including a Passenger Assistant, as part of their transport services procurement. The tender caters to a specific transport requirement for a daily school taxi route from BN25 3DD and BN25 2AS to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. Operated from Monday to Friday, the service operates during school hours (08:45 - 15:00). The procurement process is in the Tender stage until 13th July 2026, with the contract period set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure for services under the CPV classification 60000000, covering all locations in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a long-term growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing a WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) and trained epilepsy staff. The requirement for a specific female Passenger Assistant adds a niche aspect to this procurement. It's especially suitable for SMEs that ensure compliance with detailed service requirements, offering a stable client relationship with a county council over several years. Businesses with experience in school transport and those familiar with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) may find this tender particularly advantageous.

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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: WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, Female epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3DD, BN25 2AS To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: One passenger travels in folding manual RMS Caddy. Epilepsy trained PA required. Female 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c957b6dd-0496-4aa6-b0f7-47434deec0bf
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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