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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

19 Aug 2026 at 16:21

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 18:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a scheduled passenger transport service for a school journey using a six-seat taxi or MPV. The route runs from pick-up addresses in the BN20 and BN22 postcode areas to St Marys Wrestwood in the TN40 postcode area, serving East Sussex. The service is for one passenger who requires assistance from an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. Journeys operate Monday to Friday during school hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00, and Friday from 08:40 to 14:30. The requirement is classified as transport services and falls within the services category. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to local taxi operators, school transport providers and specialist passenger-assistance services with appropriate vehicle and safeguarding arrangements.

The procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure above threshold, using a selective method. The tender was published on 14 July 2026 and the submission deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics transport on 19 August 2026. The award value is £166,440. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender was evaluated through the stated procurement procedure and the requirement for a six-seat vehicle and an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. The completed award has one recorded supplier and concerns one school transport route, rather than a multi-lot arrangement. The contract is recorded as active.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for dedicated school transport combining a small passenger vehicle with specialist passenger assistance. A credible future competitor would need to provide a six-seat taxi or MPV, deliver reliable weekday school-time journeys, and cover pick-ups across the relevant Eastbourne-area postcode locations and the St Marys Wrestwood route. The requirement specifically calls for an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant, so operators need suitable staff training, dependable cover and the ability to support a passenger safely throughout the journey. Local knowledge, punctual school transport operations and robust safeguarding practices would strengthen a supplier’s position. TUPE may apply, so businesses should also be prepared to assess employee-transfer obligations when taking on a similar service.

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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: 6 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 8XR, BN22 0DE and BN20 9HP To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x Epilepsy Trained PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c27e4cf0-c049-43bc-b533-36e018114008
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfcad223-7230-4ce3-b13f-72495c4b20f6
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
£166,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vics transport

Further Information

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