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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 13:14

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school route, classified as transport services. The requirement was for a six-seat multi-purpose vehicle with a passenger assistant. The route runs from postcodes BN9 9ET and BN9 9DE to Summerdown Secondary School, postcode BN22 9PZ. The service is scheduled around the school day, from 09:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. This is a local education transport requirement rather than general public transport, so it is relevant to taxi operators, private-hire companies and specialist school transport providers able to supply a suitable vehicle and passenger support. The council is based in Lewes and the selected supplier is an East Sussex small business.

The procurement has reached completion and was awarded on 4 August 2026. East Sussex County Council selected FRENCH AND SON LTD. The awarded value is £133,000 excluding any applicable taxes, in GBP. The contract period runs from 4 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The procurement used a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 10:00. It was a services contract for one school passenger transport requirement, with suitability recorded for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active. The published route information required a six-seat MPV, a passenger assistant, weekday operation and transport during the stated school hours.

For a future requirement of this type, a credible supplier would need to operate or access six-seat MPVs and provide a passenger assistant for regular school journeys. The work suits a small or medium-sized taxi, private-hire or school transport business with dependable weekday availability, strong route planning and the capacity to maintain consistent service throughout a school term. Experience transporting children or other passengers who need assistance would strengthen an operator’s position, alongside appropriately maintained vehicles, suitable drivers and robust safeguarding, safety and operational arrangements. The selected supplier demonstrates that a local SME can satisfy this council’s structured school transport requirement through a restricted procurement route.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 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
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

FRENCH AND SON LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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