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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

15 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services with passenger assistants trained in epilepsy care. The contract, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," involves a vehicle route from BN9 0FD/BN9 0BU to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, operating Monday to Friday from 08:50 to 15:10. This contract falls under the CPV category for transport services and was pursued through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. While the award was made on 15th July 2026, the tender period concluded on 10th July 2026. The contract is set to run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029 within the United Kingdom, with a total value of £161,484 awarded to 24x7 Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing vehicles with passenger assistants trained in specialised care, such as epilepsy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable participants under the procurement criteria. Companies providing comprehensive passenger transport solutions with capability for personalised assistant care are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. This tender not only highlights a demand for capable transportation solutions but also underscores the importance of value-added services within the public procurement framework.

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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

Tender details: Vehicle type: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 0FD, BN9 0BU To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc16a077-31a2-4e0b-840a-500371214e5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a857a9c-db4b-46e5-bf1a-32050d4b7d06
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
£161,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
3 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
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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