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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

15 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant service was conducted by East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and was carried out through a restricted procedure, above the threshold, indicating selectiveness in bidder participation. The tender process commenced with the publication date on 6th July 2026, and the tender period concluded on 10th July 2026. The awarded contract will run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The passenger assistant services are required for the daily school-time route from BN25 3HF, BN25 3HJ to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, from Monday to Friday. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Call-a-Cab Sussex Ltd on 15th July 2026, valued at GBP 159,600.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. It seeks providers who can supply a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) with a licensed and trained passenger assistant. Such businesses can tap into a steady, lucrative business with a long contract period. Companies experienced in public transport and passenger care, especially those with staff trained to support passengers with epilepsy and PEG needs, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. With the buyer being East Sussex County Council, businesses also have the prospect of building a long-term relationship with a stable public sector client, further enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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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: 08 seat WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy and PEG trained PA. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3HF, BN25 3HJ To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: PA will need to be epilepsy trained and PEG trained. Fixed manual Ottobock on discovery base. 202328100202 Approx 28kg. Wheelchair needs to be locked in place. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0c9da96-b01a-4382-832b-fd0340d78a43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995ce9e9-fae1-4bbd-af77-94fde999cc01
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
SME

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
£159,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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

CALL-A-CAB SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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