Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

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

21 Aug 2026 at 13:42

Award Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2026 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday passenger transport for a school-age passenger, using a four-seat taxi or MPV with one to eight seats. The service runs between BN20 8NU and Plumpton College, BN7 3AE, during the school day, from 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. The requirement includes a passenger assistant trained to support someone with epilepsy. This is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000, rather than vehicle supply or general chauffeur work. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to local taxi operators, private-hire firms and specialist school transport providers with suitable vehicles and trained staff.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure described as above-threshold. Sussex Cars Association was selected on 21 August 2026. The awarded value is £158,080. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026 at 11:00. The requirement covers one regular route, operating Monday to Friday during school hours. The service needs a four-seat vehicle and an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. The published data identifies the procurement as a service contract and suitable for SMEs. No separate award scoring breakdown is provided in the available process details.

This award demonstrates a sustained requirement from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school passenger transport on a regular route to Plumpton College. A competitor preparing for a future requirement would need to operate a reliable four-seat taxi or suitable MPV, provide weekday school-time journeys, and supply a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy support. The work is therefore suited to taxi and private-hire operators, school transport specialists, or small firms able to combine vehicle capacity with appropriately trained personnel. Businesses serving East Sussex and the surrounding area would be well placed to develop route knowledge, continuity of service and evidence of safely supporting passengers with medical needs before a comparable council requirement returns.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Vehicle type: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: Epilepsy trained PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 8NU To: Plumpton College, BN7 3AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 09:00-16:00 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1a87b4e-df09-4c44-ba2d-057ac8b843e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90afe04f-ebff-496a-ae75-b10aadf8edff
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
£158,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Contract Period
1 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

Sussex Cars Association

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...