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

23 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by East Sussex County Council involved a contract for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, classified under the transportation services industry (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The service involves providing a passenger assistant for a designated taxi route operating from TN37 7BX to The Flagship School, TN34 2AE, five days a week during school hours. This tender progressed through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender, initiated on 19 June 2026, completed the award stage by 23 June 2026, with the contract commencing on 24 June 2026 and extending until 31 July 2028. The procurement was designed to be suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a notable growth opportunity valued at £81,400.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for transport services providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their portfolio within the public sector by offering specialised passenger transport services. Businesses with experience in managing transportation routes and ensuring the safety and assistance of passengers in school settings would stand out as ideal candidates. The nature of the procurement—long-term commitment with a predictable schedule—ensures continued revenue and allows for stable operational planning, which is beneficial for SMEs looking to scale their business operations through secure, government-backed contracts.

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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: PA required and space around him Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 7BX To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-14:30 Comments: PA required and space around him. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c49f39c7-e881-4d7d-ad81-a488e482f3ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d656f1-6c00-429c-8a8d-726bc1d01e8c
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
£81,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
23 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

247 TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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