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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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13 Aug 2026 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport services for a school taxi route using a four-seat vehicle. The service will transport pupils between the TN22 1QY area and St John’s College, Brighton, TN10 3JU. It requires a passenger assistant as well as the driver, making this a specialist school transport requirement rather than a standard taxi journey. The service is scheduled for journeys on weekdays during school hours, from 08:45 to 15:15. The procurement falls within transport services, covering the operation of the vehicle, passenger assistance and the safe delivery of pupils to and from the school destination. The requirement is categorised as a service and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process reached tender: East Sussex County Council invited offers through a selective restricted procedure for an above-threshold procurement. The buyer set 17 August 2026 at 10:15 as the deadline for submissions. The contract is scheduled to run from 3 September 2026 until 31 July 2029. The opportunity concerns one school transport route and requires a four-seat taxi or equivalent multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant provided. The journey pattern is Monday to Friday, with the stated school timetable of 08:45 to 15:15. The procurement is for services rather than goods or works. Offers are sought for delivery of the specified route and passenger assistance arrangement under the council’s restricted tender process.

This opportunity suits established taxi, private-hire or school transport operators able to provide a reliable four-seat vehicle and a suitably capable passenger assistant. Suppliers will need practical experience of transporting school passengers, maintaining punctual weekday services and managing journeys around fixed school times. The requirement is likely to suit smaller local operators as well as larger passenger transport businesses with appropriate local coverage. Relevant strengths include safe passenger handling, dependable safeguarding practice, clear communication with the council and the capacity to provide both the vehicle and passenger assistant for the required service. Operators should be comfortable delivering a consistent route over a multi-year commitment, with contingency arrangements that protect continuity when the usual vehicle or staff member is unavailable.

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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: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 1QY To: St Johns College Brighton, TN10 3JU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 08:45-15:15 Comments for Operator: PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b93e8b2-c53c-4f03-a980-ffc90f0549dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06010d2-72e6-42a0-80be-ec0917ad20c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 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

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

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