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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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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 22:39

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," focused on providing transport services within the United Kingdom. This procurement process pertains to the transport services industry and falls under the CPV code 60000000. The buying organisation is located in Lewes, East Sussex. The procurement stage was completed with an active award status as of 19th May 2026. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method involving a restricted procedure above the threshold, was initially published on 15th May 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th May 2026. The contract period spans from 22nd May 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport services industry, particularly those who can provide specialised taxi and MPV services with a passenger assistant for routes within the UK. The procurement is of particular relevance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with a strong reputation in providing quality transport solutions to successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their operations or establish a presence within East Sussex may find significant growth opportunities through such contracts.

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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: 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af5e872d-7a98-4516-b496-c11e9f60400f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7c8449-5f6d-45dc-860a-c9d39b64c401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£112,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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