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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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30 Jul 2026 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services through a restricted procedure for a passenger assistant for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services. The contract involves daily transport from specific regions, including BN2 8EL, BN26 6TD, and BN8 5HN, to LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT, operating Monday through Friday. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is classified under "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" with CPV code 60000000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th August 2026 and the contract period starting on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement documentation. By participating in this tender, businesses engaged in the provision of transport services can expand their geographic reach within the United Kingdom and establish or enhance their relationships with public sector clients. The requirement for minimal passenger seating and adherence to a set schedule may particularly suit specialised local transport providers or firms with flexible resource allocation capabilities. The selective procurement method underscores the importance of aligning business capabilities with the specific criteria set by East Sussex County Council.

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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

Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN2 8EL BN26 6TD BN8 5HN To: LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs - 9:30-16:00 Fri - 9:30-14:30 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 will need a space next to them This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da387a4e-0190-453d-8053-2a52a67aa7cb
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
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 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
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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