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

18 Jun 2026 at 16:03

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Passenger Assistant services for taxi and MPV vehicles seating 1-8 passengers. The contract involves transport services between TN6 3EG and TN22 5PW, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during school times (08:45 to 15:05). This procurement falls under the transport services category and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tendering stage concluded by 9th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 12th June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £77,056.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger assistance for children who may require additional support, such as selective mute children. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, given the nature and scale of the service required. Companies with experience in providing tailored and empathetic passenger services will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the UK transport sector.

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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: TN6 3EG To: TN22 5PW Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday only Daily School Time: 08:45 to 15:05 Comments: Siblings aged 5 and 7. Can be selective mute with new people. ________________________________________ This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf4ac403-d141-498b-abe0-578d4c4b6a9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea5d28-0c58-4b07-856b-892faf1eb8a7
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
Large

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
£77,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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