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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

19 Aug 2026 at 11:55

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a home-to-school passenger transport service using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle. The service covers passenger journeys from pick-up points in the BN25 postcode area to St Mary’s Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. It includes one passenger assistant for the route, alongside the vehicle and driving service. Journeys are required on school days from Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon journeys. The school-day timetable runs from 08:40 to 16:00 from Monday to Thursday, and from 08:40 to 14:30 on Fridays. This is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60000000, for an education setting and a defined school route.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The submission deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics Transport on 19 August 2026. The award value is £196,840 including the published currency of GBP. The awarded contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement was evaluated through the restricted procedure, with the service specification centred on an eight-seat vehicle, one passenger assistant, the stated school route and its weekday timetable. TUPE may apply to the service.

This requirement is relevant to transport operators able to provide an eight-seat taxi or MPV, a suitably qualified and reliable driver, and a dedicated passenger assistant for regular school journeys. Credible suppliers would need the operational capacity to provide consistent weekday morning and afternoon cover, manage pick-ups from multiple locations, and maintain punctuality around fixed school times. Experience of home-to-school transport, safeguarding children and supporting passengers during travel would strengthen a future response. Operators should also be prepared to assess and manage TUPE obligations where they apply, and to demonstrate dependable vehicle standards, contingency arrangements and service continuity. The award shows a defined, repeatable school transport requirement for East Sussex County Council.

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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 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3JF, BN25 3BD and BN25 4AQ To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd48db3b-50e7-4eec-912e-c2fba839b49b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27391b88-4685-4435-80ee-79dc42c3a41b
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
£196,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20264 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vics transport

Further Information

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