Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender initiated by East Sussex County Council involves the provision of transport services, specifically a Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant service. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their bids by 1st June 2026. The service entails a daily school transport route from locations BN7 1DR and BN8 4SN to Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY, from Monday to Friday. This opportunity falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category and is managed as a restricted procedure above the threshold, suitable for SMEs and operating in the United Kingdom.

The provision of these transport services presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in passenger transport. Companies capable of providing reliable saloon or MPV vehicles with professional passenger assistants can leverage this contract to expand their operational portfolio. Given the regular school transport schedule and the contract period stretching from September 2026 to July 2029, this tender offers a long-term opportunity for business stability and growth within the transport service sector.

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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: BN7 1DR BN8 4SN To: Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:00 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b245677a-a26a-4c55-a931-1de371c03aa8
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
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 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

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
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

Notice Documents

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