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Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, is seeking services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" in the transport services industry. The focus is on transporting passengers from locations BN26 6ET, BN27 1FS, and BN26 6LT to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, United Kingdom. This represents a daily service between Monday and Friday during school times. The procurement is in the tender stage with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th July 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the contract period set to start on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger assistance services across designated routes in East Sussex. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to fulfil this tender, aligning with the process's SME-friendly nature. The structured nature of the contract, spanning several years, provides an excellent opportunity for long-term business relationships and increased engagement with 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: 08 Seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6ET, BN27 1FS, BN26 6LT To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93f9c2cd-0298-4f50-9982-a97701414f07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec50eac-1f96-4d99-9b39-730476801295
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
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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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