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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

04 Aug 2026 at 12:04

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant. The service is for transporting school passengers from several pick-up postcodes—BN10 7BG, BN9 9TX, BN9 9TP, BN25 2HD and BN25 3UR—to Hazel Court School, postcode BN23 8EJ. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday around the school day, with stated school hours of 08:50 to 15:00. The requirement is classified as transport services and sits within the services category. The operational scope therefore combines an appropriate vehicle, scheduled school-route driving and passenger-assistance support. East Sussex County Council is the buying organisation, based in Lewes.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender was published on 7 July 2026, with submissions due by 10:00 on 10 July 2026. The contract was awarded on 4 August 2026 to 24x7 Ltd for £257,457. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TUPE may apply to the operator’s delivery arrangements. The procurement record describes the service requirement and route, but does not set out a separate evaluation weighting or scored award basis. The selected supplier is 24x7 Ltd, a large organisation based in Dunmow, Essex.

This award indicates sustained demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist home-to-school transport combining an eight-seat vehicle with a passenger assistant. A credible future competitor would need suitable taxi or MPV capacity, reliable weekday availability across the school timetable, and the operational discipline to serve multiple pick-up points on a fixed route to Hazel Court School. Passenger-assistance capability is central, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate appropriately trained staff, safeguarding-aware working practices and dependable support for school passengers. Experience of education transport, route planning and working to precise school times would strengthen a proposition. Businesses should also assess their ability to manage an established passenger service where TUPE may apply, including continuity of personnel and compliance with employment obligations.

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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: 08 seas required Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 7BG, BN9 9TX, BN9 9TP, BN25 2HD, BN25 3UR To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: TUPE May apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce1dbf73-0151-4757-bc8a-8040f11c2179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0076a9b-3ab3-46bb-ab43-93ff355c2421
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
£257,457 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20261 months ago
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
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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

24x7 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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