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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Award Notice
Tender

19 May 2026 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This contract falls within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and has been awarded as of 10th July 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract covers a period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, encompassing routes within various postal codes in the United Kingdom to Acre Wood Primary and Acre Wood Sixth Form in TN6 1BN and TN6 2DY, respectively. The contract, valued at £212,040, was awarded to Hams Travel, a large supplier based in Kent.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing passenger assistant services for small vehicles, such as taxis and MPVs accommodating up to eight passengers. SMEs could find this contract particularly advantageous, given its suitability criteria. By participating in contracts like this, businesses can expand their service offerings, strengthen relationships within local authorities, and increase their market presence in the public transport sector. The regular, school-time frequency of the service ensures a consistent business opportunity across an extensive contract period.

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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: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3PW BN27 3ND BN27 3EQ BN27 1GF To: Acre Wood Primary, TN6 1BN and Acre Wood Sixth Form, TN6 2DY Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Primary - 09:15 - 15:15 Sixth Form - 09:00 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d32da54b-7dc1-44a5-84fc-8c94158ff927
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca8535c2-dcb5-4952-a976-cf44f72e3f33
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
£212,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks 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
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

HAMS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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