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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

17 Aug 2026 at 10:19

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday school passenger transport by taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant. The requirement is for a four-seater vehicle carrying a passenger from the TN31 6SU and TN31 7BD areas to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. The scheduled journey operates Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:40 to 14:30. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle supply contract, and the requirement includes the provision of one passenger assistant. The council is based in Lewes, East Sussex. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to smaller transport operators with suitable vehicle and passenger-support capacity.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics transport on 17 August 2026. The awarded value is £136,040. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award covers the four-seat taxi route and one passenger assistant, with services delivered during the weekday school timetable. TUPE may apply to the requirement. The procurement was classified as transport services, and the published information identifies the route, vehicle capacity, passenger-assistant provision and operating hours as the basis for defining the service. No separate lot structure is identified.

This award demonstrates a defined and sustained requirement from East Sussex County Council for specialist school passenger transport on a regular weekday route. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need access to a suitable four-seat taxi or MPV, the operational capacity to meet fixed school-day timings from Monday to Friday, and the ability to provide one passenger assistant throughout the service. Operators should also be prepared to manage a route serving the TN31 area and St Marys Wrestwood, and to assess any TUPE implications when taking over an established service. The opportunity is particularly relevant to smaller transport businesses already operating locally, with reliable vehicles, staff availability and experience of passenger support or school transport.

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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: 4 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 6SU and TN31 7BD To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-950f7329-4d00-413e-ad1a-f3c07c6f0c01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e47a304-2da8-4df9-a91a-bc43d070f87e
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
£136,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

Vics transport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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