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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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21 May 2026 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport, under the CPV code 60000000. The contract covers a planned route from TN22 4LT to Wallands Primary School, BN7 1PU, with services needed from Monday to Friday, correlating with school hours from 08:55 to 15:20. The procurement is at the tender stage, being offered as a restricted procedure above the set threshold, and bids can be submitted until 1st June 2026 at 11:00 am. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. The opportunity is specifically tailored to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for taxi and MPV service providers who can supply passenger assistants and meet regular school run logistics. The nature of this transport contract, requiring saloons and specific passenger assistant services, makes it ideal for SMEs within the transport sector, particularly those who can navigate selective procurement processes and comply with TUPE regulations. Successful bidders will secure a long-term agreement with a major local council, reflecting stability and potential for further partnership engagements.

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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, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: TN22 4LT To: Wallands Primary School, BN7 1PU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:55-15:20 Comments for Operator: PA Required. TUPE Applies This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a559212f-1a6b-4bdc-bb6a-17dc1ac675dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154326ab-86e3-4b72-b01e-f614c0c7f4b2
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
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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