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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

22 Jul 2026 at 12:12

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger transport service using a vehicle with at least 10 seats, despite the opportunity title referring to taxi and MPV provision for one to eight seats. The service runs from multiple listed pickup locations to St Marys Wrestwood, with one passenger assistant trained in epilepsy required. Journeys are scheduled for school travel, Monday to Friday, during school hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:40 to 14:30. The requirement is categorised as transport services, excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000). The service is classified as a contract for services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TUPE may apply to the transfer of affected staff.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. Hams Travel was awarded the contract on 22 July 2026 for £250,800. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award is active, and East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation. The tender submission deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. Evaluation was conducted through the restricted procedure, with the requirement focused on delivering the specified school passenger transport service and providing an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. One supplier is recorded as the successful award recipient. The award covers the full requirement rather than separately identified lots.

This award demonstrates demand for specialist home-to-school transport serving pupils who need supported passenger travel. A credible future competitor would need suitable vehicles, including a minibus with at least 10 seats, and the operational capacity to provide reliable weekday journeys at fixed school-time schedules. The service also requires an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant, so firms need appropriately trained staff or a dependable means of recruiting and retaining them. Experience in school transport, passenger safeguarding, assisted travel and working with local authorities would strengthen a supplier’s position. Operators should also assess their ability to manage multiple pickup points, maintain consistent service delivery and handle any TUPE obligations affecting incumbent staff. The requirement is suitable for SMEs.

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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: 10+ seater minibus Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 0QE BN22 0UD BN23 8ER BN22 0LU BN22 9NA BN21 3HA BN20 9EP 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 x Epilepsy trained PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-957c13a1-7c3a-40f1-a78f-841bb8908d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13c20e7-d270-402b-b6a8-642666e19736
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
£250,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Hams Travel

Further Information

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