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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 13:16

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 18:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger transport service using a four-seat taxi, with one passenger assistant. The requirement is a regular route from the BN27 1TG area to St Mary’s Wrestwood in Bexhill, TN40 2LU, for school journeys on Mondays to Thursdays from 08:40 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:40 to 14:30. The work is classified as transport services and falls within the services category. The operator is responsible for providing the vehicle and passenger assistant for the specified route and school timetable. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TUPE may apply, so businesses should assess whether affected staff transfer obligations would arise if they take on a future equivalent service.

The procurement was completed through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. Bids closed on 20 July 2026 at 10:00, and the contract was awarded on 22 July 2026 to FRENCH AND SON LTD. The awarded value is £110,200. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award is active and covers the single described taxi and passenger-assistant requirement. East Sussex County Council is the buyer. The published requirement used a transport-services classification and identified the process as suitable for SMEs. The award information records one selected supplier. The service timetable, vehicle specification and passenger-assistant requirement form the operational basis of the contract.

This award shows a defined requirement for a small-vehicle school transport operator able to provide a four-seat taxi, maintain dependable weekday availability and support scheduled morning and afternoon journeys. A credible competitor would need the appropriate licensed vehicle, robust safeguarding and passenger-care arrangements, and a reliable passenger assistant able to accompany a school-age passenger throughout the route. Operational planning should cover punctual collection in the BN27 1TG area, delivery to St Mary’s Wrestwood in Bexhill, and the different Friday finishing time. The successful supplier is an SME, indicating that a business of modest scale can meet the requirement. Firms taking part in a future equivalent competition should also prepare for possible TUPE obligations and demonstrate continuity, compliance and resilience on a fixed school 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: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 1TG 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 PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbe1f90e-56ba-4e5d-b58c-a1b1e7ed7a52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbfda73-1230-4988-b60d-ffd7bf99d60f
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
£110,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 months 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

FRENCH AND SON LTD

Further Information

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