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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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18 Sep 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a passenger transport service for a school route using a saloon taxi or MPV with capacity for up to eight seats. The service includes a shared passenger assistant to support passengers during the journey. The proposed route runs from the TN37 6BA and TN40 2HU areas to Flagship School, TN34 2AE, in East Sussex. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday, with the stated daily school timetable running from 08:50 to 14:30. This is a transport services requirement, covering the operation of the vehicle and provision of the shared passenger assistant. The council is the buyer and the service is intended for delivery along the specified route to the school.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for submitting offers was 22 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period is from 25 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement is presented as a single service rather than separate lots, covering the specified taxi route, saloon vehicle and shared passenger assistant. The procurement category is services. The published process does not set out a monetary value. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation is conducted under the restricted procedure, with the detailed requirements and assessment basis applying through the tender documentation.

This opportunity suits taxi and private-hire operators, community transport providers and passenger transport businesses able to provide a reliable saloon vehicle or suitable MPV with up to eight seats. Suppliers need to cover regular weekday school journeys on the specified route and provide a shared passenger assistant as part of the service. The work calls for dependable vehicle availability, punctual operation around the school timetable and the capacity to maintain consistent service throughout the contract period. Operators with experience of school transport, assisted passenger journeys or shared-ride provision are likely to be well placed to compete. The procurement is identified as suitable for SMEs, so smaller local transport businesses with the required vehicle, staffing and operational capacity may be relevant bidders.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Shared PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 6BA and TN40 2HU To: Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Monday-Friday 08:50- 14:30 Comments for Operator: Shared PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ebb4df7-dd94-4092-9338-ca6b82c9b5ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36da036c-885f-43be-8e36-725563970304
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
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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