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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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06 Jul 2026 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistant services under the industry category of transport services. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions being 10th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The service involves a daily school transportation route from BN20 7QY and BN20 8NP to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, operational Monday through Friday. The contract will commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. This tender is following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, specifically targeting transport service providers in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for taxi and transport service providers, particularly those capable of supplying wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistants. The contract's multi-year duration ensures sustained revenue streams and potential expansion within educational transportation sectors. The emphasis on selective procurement means experienced suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete, given the tailored services required and the structured procurement process. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector transport services.

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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 seat WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 7QY, BN20 8NP To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: 1 x wheelchair traveller 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/e1e7e652-a97c-47ae-9517-8f0ee2a355b3
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
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 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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