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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

28 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school pupil using a six-seat multipurpose vehicle. The route runs from postcodes BN20 8PE and BN22 0BN to Hazel Court School, postcode BN23 8EJ. The service includes a passenger assistant trained to support someone with epilepsy. Journeys are scheduled for Monday to Friday, with the school day running from 08:45 to 15:00. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle supply contract, and the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement covers the provision of the vehicle, driver and trained passenger assistant needed to operate the school route safely and consistently. TUPE may apply to staff transferring into the service.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender closed on 13 July 2026 at 10:00, and the award was made on 27 July 2026. 24x7 Ltd was selected for an award of £139,368. The awarded contract is scheduled to run from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The process was evaluated as a transport services requirement under CPV 60000000. The award is active and covers one school passenger transport route. The contract period aligns with the stated school transport requirement, providing weekday journeys during the school day. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, and the award was published on 28 July 2026.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to operate a suitable six-seat MPV and provide reliable school transport with a consistent driver and a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy support. Experience of transporting children or vulnerable passengers, safeguarding procedures, dependable route planning and the ability to maintain punctual weekday services would be commercially relevant. Suppliers should also be prepared to manage possible TUPE obligations where existing staff are associated with the route. The awarded supplier was a large business, but the opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating that a smaller specialist operator with the right vehicle, trained personnel and operational capacity could compete. The buyer's purchasing route demonstrates demand for individually specified school transport services rather than general fleet provision.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 8PE, BN22 0BN To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. TUPE May Apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1120612-b9ab-4da3-9fd9-9768620c4ac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea852b6f-baf6-4d72-a92c-d856705e96cb
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
£139,368 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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