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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking service providers for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the industry category of transport services, specifically excluding waste transport. The service area covers routes from various locations in the United Kingdom to Hazel Court School, with operations expected from Monday to Friday during regular school hours. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the tender closing date is set for 10th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold, which is a selective procurement method.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in passenger transport services to grow their business. Suitable contenders are those capable of providing vehicles and passenger assistants for school transportation. The contract aligns with organisations experienced in delivering reliable and punctual transport services, ensuring the efficiency and safety of school commutes. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector transport contracts or strengthen their portfolio with government contracts would find this tender particularly advantageous.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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/cb68f22b-43c5-47e3-88c8-2e932d66c6fa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

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