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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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03 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently managing a procurement process for a "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service, with an active tender stage as of 3rd July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services category with the CPV code 60000000. The service involves providing minibuses with medically trained passenger assistants for routes from various locations to Willingdon Community School in the United Kingdom, operating from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, accepting tenders until 7th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services with a focus on school commutes. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer vehicles equipped to handle medical assistance are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a medically trained passenger assistant further indicates opportunities for businesses that can provide healthcare support during transport. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and access long-term revenue through collaboration with a reputable 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

Vehicle type: Minibus 08 seats Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, medically trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2LJ, BN27 4NE, BN27 2JS, TN31 6TN To: Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Medically trained PA for pupil with Factor Vii Deficiency. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8b54aca-67bc-4c46-a2d0-b239076a30b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26aee37-c02b-4350-9933-a64d3550038a
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
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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