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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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11 Sep 2026 at 17:31

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport services by saloon taxi or multipurpose vehicle seating between one and eight passengers, with a passenger assistant. The requirement is for a proposed school route from BN26 6FA to BN7 2XH in East Sussex, serving a passenger who requires close supervision during travel. The service is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday journeys, with school-time operation from 09:00 to 12:00 on each of those days. The work falls within transport services (CPV 60000000). This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses providing specialist school transport, taxi or private-hire vehicle services, and passenger assistance.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a restricted procedure above the threshold, using a selective method. The deadline set for submitting offers was 16 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period runs from 22 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement is for a recurring Tuesday-and-Thursday school transport service, rather than a one-off journey. The published tender describes a saloon vehicle and requires a passenger assistant, with the assistant travelling close enough to intervene when necessary. The procurement is identified as a services contract and is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity suits a taxi, private-hire or specialist school-transport operator able to provide a suitable saloon or other vehicle for between one and eight passengers, together with a reliable passenger assistant. The operator must be able to support a passenger with autism spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs, including managing a risk of escaping during the journey. The service requires sufficient space around the passenger while keeping the assistant close enough to intervene quickly. Suppliers should therefore have experience of supervised passenger transport, safeguarding and managing challenging or vulnerable passenger behaviour, as well as the operational capacity to provide consistent Tuesday and Thursday journeys on the specified route.

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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: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6FA To: BN7 2XH Frequency: Tuesday and Thursday only Daily School Time: Tuesday 09:00 to 12:00 Thursday 09:00 to 12:00 Comments for Operator: ASD, SEMH, PA needed to avoid escaping. Plenty of space directly around him, but with the PA close enough to intervene if necessary. ________________________________________ This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4e8d07b-3324-4d2a-aee4-8d919c15905a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c936cf61-dae4-45a7-88ed-4921a0bc43e4
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
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 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

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