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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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29 Jun 2026 at 08:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of taxi and MPV passenger assistant services, aimed at transporting passengers from BN8 5GS to East Sussex Academy in Hailsham, with frequency spanning Monday through Friday. This service falls under the industry category of transport services, with a specific focus on saloon vehicles requiring passenger assistants. The tender is currently active and is being conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period concludes on 2nd July 2026 at 10:30 AM, with the contract set to commence on 6th July 2026, continuing through to 31st July 2028. The procurement is designed to accommodate SMEs, facilitating smaller enterprises to engage effectively.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped with saloon vehicles and capable of providing passenger assistance. It is an opportunity for SMEs in the transport sector to expand their operations by collaborating with a local government body on a long-term contract. Businesses that are flexible and can adjust to potential changes in timetabling might find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement could lead to steady, reliable work, enhancing reputational standing and growth within the transport industry in the United Kingdom.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 5GS To: East Sussex Academy, Hailsham BN27 3NW Frequency: 14:00-15:00 Mon-Thu 12:00-13:00 Fridays Comments for Operator: Timetable may change This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a357db-0a6b-4c77-a143-8a9aa7a85429
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
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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