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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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07 Jul 2026 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process seeking services for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport sector. The service involves a daily school-time taxi route requiring a passenger assistant, operating from postal codes BN20 7PB and BN21 1RH to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. This tender is presented at the tender stage, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement follows a selective method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10:00 am on 13th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. This opportunity is especially notable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the council's procurement strategy to support such businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport and service sectors to expand their market footprint by collaborating with a reputable contracting authority like East Sussex County Council. Companies specialising in school and specialised transport services, especially those capable of providing passenger assistants, stand to benefit from the long-term duration of this contract. SMEs with a focus on local community engagement and a reliable track record in passenger transportation are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The potential for contract extensions and the council's emphasis on quality service provision offer a platform for sustainable business growth and community service development.

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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: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 7PB, BN21 1RH To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: TUPE May Apply 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/74018e92-4ef9-4fdb-8f66-235d15992883
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
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 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

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