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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

17 Aug 2026 at 14:31

Award Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2026 at 18:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school journey using a four-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant required. The route runs from TN22 1QY to Oakley School on Waveney Road, TN10 3JU. The service operates on school days, Monday to Friday, during the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 15:15. The procurement falls within transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council, based at County Hall in Lewes. This is a specialist school transport requirement combining vehicle provision, regular scheduled driving and passenger assistance for the school journey.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The award was made on 17 August 2026 to Edwards Cars and Minibuses, an SME, for £167,200. The awarded contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender had a submission deadline of 17 August 2026 at 10:15. The requirement was identified as a services contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active. The published information records one supplier and one route requirement, with the contract covering the four-seat vehicle, passenger assistant and weekday school transport service between the stated postcodes and Oakley School.

This opportunity demonstrates demand from East Sussex County Council for dependable, scheduled school transport delivered by a small or medium-sized operator. A credible future competitor would need access to a suitable four-seat taxi or MPV, the capacity to provide weekday journeys throughout the school timetable, and a passenger assistant for the route. Operational reliability, safeguarding awareness and the ability to maintain consistent service for a school passenger would be central to competing effectively. The procurement was run through a restricted procedure above the threshold, so suppliers targeting similar requirements should be prepared for a formal, qualification-led process and to evidence their capability to deliver both driving and passenger-assistance responsibilities.

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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: Oakley School, Waveney Road, 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-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcadf85-4150-48ac-bed5-bb1441e2220e
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
SME

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
£167,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edwards Cars and Minibuses

Further Information

Notice Documents

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