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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 12:14

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by East Sussex County Council, involves the provision of taxi and MPV transport services for a passenger assistant, covering routes from BN9 9ET, BN9 9DE to Summerdown Secondary School, BN22 9PZ, from Monday to Friday during school hours. Classified under the transport services industry category, this restricted procedure tender was initially published on 27 July 2026, with the award completed on 5 August 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period extending from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2029, valued at £133,000.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. The contract's duration and substantial value offer a stable income stream and potential for business expansion. Ideal contenders would be SMEs experienced in school transport logistics, capable of providing dependable passenger assistant services and maintaining rigorous service standards. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputation and lead to further public sector opportunities.

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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: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9ET, BN9 9DE To: Summerdown Secondary School, BN22 9PZ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b862964f-b8a4-4735-9550-e357d9b12ea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e92ad7b-18f0-46c8-b181-fc16b5704f53
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
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days 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
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

FRENCH AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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