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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

25 Aug 2026 at 14:10

Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2026 at 15:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured passenger transport by saloon taxi or MPV with one to eight seats, including a passenger assistant. The service is for a proposed school transport route between TN39 4EZ and TN34 3NW in the United Kingdom, operating from Tuesday to Friday during the daily school timetable of 08:50 to 15:00. The passenger has hearing impairment, Goldenhar syndrome, dyspraxia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), so the requirement involves transporting a passenger with additional support needs and providing an accompanying assistant. The procurement falls within transport services, covering the operation of the vehicle and passenger assistance rather than the supply of a vehicle alone. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes.

This procurement is complete and was awarded on 25 August 2026 following a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The tender submission deadline was 25 August 2026 at 10:15. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract for £117,412. The award is active and covers the period from 22 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The service is a passenger transport contract, with the route operating Tuesday to Friday and school hours of 08:50 to 15:00. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published process records the restricted procedure and the transport requirement, but does not set out separate award criteria or lot divisions.

For a supplier assessing future East Sussex County Council requirements, this award demonstrates demand for regular school passenger transport using a saloon vehicle or small MPV, combined with a passenger assistant. A credible competitor would need reliable vehicle and driver capacity for a recurring Tuesday-to-Friday school route, dependable attendance throughout the school day, and the ability to provide safe, consistent support to a passenger with hearing impairment, Goldenhar syndrome, dyspraxia and ASD. Operators should be able to demonstrate suitable experience in assisted school transport, sensible safeguarding and passenger-care arrangements, and dependable communication with the council and school. The procurement was suitable for SMEs, indicating that a smaller operator with adequate local capacity could be relevant.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 4EZ To: TN34 3NW Frequency: Tuesday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Hearing Impairment, Goldenhar Syndrome, Dyspraxia, ASD This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1f8674f-6dd8-4a46-998e-a453bcd98938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a321c63e-dd7d-4c54-8504-a63ca8ecab33
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
£117,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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