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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 13:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring taxi and MPV passenger assistant services, under the industry category of transport services. The services will facilitate a taxi route for school commuting, starting from various locations like BN23 5RW and BN24 5GP to Ocklynge Junior School in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted through a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 4th August 2026. Contracting is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will last until 31st July 2029, offering a consistent requirement for services during school timings from Monday to Friday.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially small and medium enterprises, to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public entity. It involves providing passenger assistant services using 8-seater vehicles, making it suitable for companies with a fleet of vehicles and experience in daily school transportation. The contract's extended timeframe presents stable revenue potential, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand within the educational transport sector.

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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: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 5RW, BN24 5GP, BN27 2LS, BN23 5RH To: Ocklynge Junior School, BN20 8XN Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50 to 15:20 Comments for Operator: Shared PA required 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/c5be8050-f804-4424-b692-0d46a21b31ce
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

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