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 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services under a tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This procurement falls within the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' industry category, with operations occurring in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the 'Tender' stage and follows a 'selective' procurement method through a restricted procedure. Relevant dates include a tender period closing on 19 May 2026 at 12:00, and a contract period spanning from 22 May 2026 to 31 July 2028. The services involve transportation from BN8 5FB to BN20 8NX, with operations occurring Monday to Friday during typical school hours.

This tender provides notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing passenger assistance for individuals with conditions like ASD, ADHD, and FASD. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Companies capable of managing regular school transportation with the added requirement of a passenger assistant would be well-suited to apply. Winning this contract can significantly enhance a company's portfolio in public sector transport services, given the contract's duration and the potential for regional exposure.

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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: BN8 5FB To: BN20 8NX Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 to 15:30 Comments: ASD, ADHD, FASD This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e743a032-9357-4581-8100-8f776c62518c
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
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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