Tender

Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a public procurement process for transport services, specifically a minibus service with passenger assistance. This tender, titled "Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant," focuses on services that will run daily from various locations to Ropemakers Academy in the United Kingdom. The procurement is conducted through a selective, restricted procedure intended for contracts above the threshold. The current status is active in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st June 2026, ahead of the contract's start on 3rd September 2026, which is expected to last until 31st July 2029. The industry category is under CPV code 60000000, denoting transport services excluding waste transport.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly SMEs that can provide minibus services with seating capacities of 10-16 seats. It is ideally suited for businesses that have experience in transport logistics and are capable of meeting the specified daily schedule during school hours. The opportunity is accessible through the SProc.net portal, presenting a strategic chance for small and medium enterprises to collaborate with a significant local government entity like East Sussex County Council. The tender's restricted and selective nature suggests a competitive environment focused on ensuring quality and compliance with specified requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Minibus (10-16) Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9RU, BN9 9JN, BN9 9HN, BN9 9XF, BN26 6NQ, BN26 6FD To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1d47164-c5ad-4e3b-ba4f-780b3584121c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58932ec4-3cca-48bb-b4f0-39ddeb04dd94
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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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