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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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24 Aug 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring a passenger transport service using a four-seat taxi or multipurpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant accompanying the passenger. The proposed school journey runs from the BN27 3QG area to All Saints Primary School in the TN39 5HA area, in East Sussex. The service is required for school travel, operating Monday to Friday during the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 15:00. The requirement is classified as transport services and falls within the services category. It is a single specified school route, requiring both suitable vehicle provision and passenger-assistance support for the individual traveller.

The process has reached tender: East Sussex County Council invited offers through a restricted procedure for an above-threshold procurement. Offers had to be submitted by 10:00 on 27 August 2026. The proposed contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The procurement uses a selective method and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement concerns weekday school transport on the specified route, with a four-seat vehicle and passenger assistant. The passenger assistant is a required part of the service. The published requirement sets the vehicle, timetable, route and passenger-support arrangements as the key operating parameters for suppliers considering an offer.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized passenger transport operators able to provide a reliable four-seat taxi or MPV for a regular school route. Suppliers need capacity to operate from Monday to Friday throughout the school day, covering the journey between the BN27 3QG area and All Saints Primary School in the TN39 5HA area. They must also be able to provide a passenger assistant for the passenger. The passenger has asthma and carries a blue inhaler; the operator therefore needs to be able to follow the stated passenger-support arrangements and respond appropriately to the disclosed health information. Businesses with dependable school-transport operations, suitable vehicles and passenger-assistance capability are the natural fit.

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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: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3QG To: All Saints Primary School, TN39 5HA Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 08:45-15:00 Comments for Operator: PA required. Asthma - Blue inhaler. Never had an asthma attack as of March 2026 so has never been used in an emergency to date This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d914e4bd-c140-4471-98e8-f7f86b16efef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f17635e-4153-418b-8358-e667efa589bc
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
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 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
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

Further Information

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