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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

East Sussex County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport by wheelchair-accessible vehicle for one school passenger. The service covers a taxi route from the BN25 3DD and BN25 2AS areas to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ, with travel scheduled around the school day. The vehicle must accommodate one passenger travelling in a folding manual RMS Caddy. A female passenger assistant trained to respond to epilepsy is required alongside the driver. The service is classified as transport services and falls within the services category. The requirement is relevant to taxi, private hire, school transport and accessible passenger transport operators able to provide suitable vehicles and appropriately trained passenger-assistance staff in East Sussex.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. Bids were due by 13 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to 24x7 Ltd on 20 July 2026 for £192,751. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service operates Monday to Friday, with daily school times of 08:45 to 15:00. The award covers the single specified taxi route and accessible passenger-assistance requirement. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TUPE may apply to staff transferring under the arrangement. The recorded award is active.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need experience delivering regular home-to-school passenger transport, particularly for children or passengers with additional medical and mobility needs. Essential operational capability includes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle suitable for a folding manual RMS Caddy, dependable weekday scheduling and the capacity to maintain service throughout a multi-year school contract. Suppliers would also need to recruit or provide a female passenger assistant with epilepsy training, and demonstrate safe passenger handling, safeguarding, route management and reliable communication with the school and council. Taxi, private hire and specialist accessible transport businesses may be well placed, including smaller operators able to combine suitable vehicles with trained staff and robust continuity arrangements.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-919ebbea-e36a-4d23-9df2-9e08c06f4fca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d974d5e8-9398-4cbf-8b53-d8faafc53634
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
£192,751 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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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