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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

21 Jul 2026 at 18:02

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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a daily school transport service for Hazel Court School: a six-seat MPV taxi with a passenger assistant. The route runs from two collection points identified by the postcodes BN20 7PB and BN21 1RH to Hazel Court School, postcode BN23 8EJ. The requirement is classed as passenger transport services and covers the operation of the vehicle, passenger assistance and scheduled transport for school users. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday, with the stated school-day operating time of 08:45 to 15:00. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, based at County Hall in Lewes. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, making it relevant to local school transport operators, taxi and private-hire firms, and passenger assistance providers with suitable vehicles and drivers.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a restricted procedure above the threshold, using a selective procurement route. Bids were due by 13 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd on 21 July 2026. The awarded value is £116,888. The contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The award covers the six-seat MPV passenger transport and passenger assistant service for the specified school route and weekday schedule. The published procurement status is complete, and the award is active. The successful supplier is Southern Travel Solutions Ltd, a large organisation based in Crawley, West Sussex. The procurement description states that TUPE may apply, which may affect staffing arrangements for a future provider.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for regular education transport combining a six-seat MPV with a passenger assistant, rather than ordinary taxi journeys alone. A credible future competitor would need an appropriate vehicle, drivers able to provide reliable weekday school transport, and passenger assistant capacity for the full daily operating window. Operators should be able to manage fixed collection and destination points, consistent school-time journeys and the practical safeguarding and service reliability expectations associated with transporting pupils. TUPE may apply, so relevant experience of transferring or retaining staff and understanding employment obligations would strengthen a supplier’s position. The buyer considered the requirement suitable for SMEs, indicating that a smaller local taxi, private-hire or specialist school transport business with sufficient operational resilience could compete when a comparable requirement returns.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-dd6c1f4f-6879-4d4f-ae05-eb6374180ee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/046d0a00-e0b0-41d6-9d4a-c57e76a661af
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
£116,888 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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