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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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02 Nov 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is buying a weekday taxi service for two passengers travelling from the same address, postcode BN23 7LH, to Ropemakers Academy in Hailsham (BN27 1FB). The journey is required Monday to Friday, during the school day, with a saloon vehicle and a passenger assistant. The passenger information includes ASD, so the work involves transporting passengers with additional support needs. This is a passenger transport service, rather than a vehicle supply contract; the operator would provide the vehicle, driver and passenger assistant needed to complete the school route. The delivery location is the route between the passengers’ home address and the school.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The stated submission deadline was 5 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The contract period is from 9 November 2026 to 31 July 2029. The procurement is presented as a single school transport requirement for the route described, with no separate lots set out. East Sussex County Council identifies the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No monetary value or evaluation criteria are provided in the published tender information.

This opportunity may suit a local or regional taxi operator able to provide a saloon vehicle and a passenger assistant for a regular school journey. Suppliers need the operational capacity to cover the route on every weekday and maintain continuity throughout the school term and contract period. Experience transporting children or passengers with additional support needs, including passengers with ASD, would be relevant to delivering the service safely and appropriately. The requirement is a small, defined route for two passengers from one address, rather than a large fleet or network contract. A business with suitable vehicle availability, reliable staffing and the ability to coordinate driver and assistant cover is best placed to assess whether it can undertake the journey consistently.

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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: BN23 7LH To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Two passengers from the same address. ASD This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b51a7283-cfa8-4985-9f87-0af18dbda643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c5b115-d334-41c1-8395-13641b6b0011
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
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 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
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

Further Information

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