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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

19 Jun 2026 at 16:51

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council conducted a procurement process for the provision of taxi and Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) (1-8 seats) passenger assistant services. This contract, under the classification of transport services, is located in the United Kingdom and was completed at the award stage. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a restricted procedure, primarily aimed at above-threshold contracts. The tender was published on 3rd June 2026, and the tender period concluded on 15th June 2026, with the contract period slated from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. Key routes for this service include a daily commute to New Horizons School in East Sussex, operating Monday through Friday.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in transport services. It offers a long-term engagement lasting nearly three years, showcasing stability and a consistent revenue stream. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its selective procurement method, fostering competitive participation. Businesses with capabilities in providing reliable transport solutions, particularly to educational institutions, could find lucrative potential in this contract, considering the structured frequency and detailed requirements for passenger assistance.

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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: TN22 5AL TN33 0DJ TN40 2RX To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d848acca-e44c-4452-a163-8a387721c3ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa59fcd-d79f-4b95-8c3a-cd0295a41e7f
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
£204,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 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

VICS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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