Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistance services, focusing on daily school transport to ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX. The industry category for this procurement is 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)', under CPV code 60000000. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the opportunity being published on 15th May 2026, and the tender period concluding on 1st June 2026 at 10:30 BST. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 and will extend until 31st July 2029, covering locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure (above threshold) to ensure a selective tendering process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi and MPV services with a passenger assistant. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour such entities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the educational transport sector. Companies with experience and capacity in providing daily school transport services will find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their portfolio and contribute to the local community's transport needs.

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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 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN21 4LG BN20 8RG BN23 8BN BN23 7NS To: ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs: 8:55-15:20 Fri: 8:55-12:30 Comments for Operator: One PA required on the route 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/35c52756-0d9e-41c1-9276-fc4a4bc43d4b
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 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
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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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