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03 Jul 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and focuses on passenger assistance for MPVs with 1-8 seats. The service will be conducted from various locations in the United Kingdom to Willingdon Primary School, operational Monday to Friday during school hours. This selective procurement, using a restricted procedure, is currently active and scheduled to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. Interested parties should note the tender period closing on 7th July 2026 at 11:00 AM.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in school transportation and passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies that can provide reliable and consistent service during school term times will find this contract appealing, especially those looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts in the UK. Engaging with this tender can create long-term business growth by establishing a relationship with a prominent local government authority like East Sussex County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: MPV 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2JS, TN37 7FU, BN26 5LZ To: Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:55 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-935d07b3-b85a-4478-8c7a-3287833cda8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b95f845e-cdb4-443f-9857-9198c83c1f92
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
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 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

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
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

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