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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 17:02

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council, which has successfully completed the awarding of a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This opportunity falls under the transport services industry category, specifically excluding waste transport, and is classified with the CPV code 60000000. The service will operate within the United Kingdom, with a core route running from BN20 7PB and BN21 1RH to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ, from Monday to Friday between 08:45 and 15:00. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase. The tender initially closed on 13th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and running until 31st July 2029. The total award is valued at £116,888.

This contract provides a robust opportunity for businesses focusing on transport services, especially those capable of providing multi-passenger vehicles with passenger assistants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the tender’s indication of suitability for such businesses. The arrangement not only paves the way for consistent operational engagement over nearly three years but also promises a stable revenue stream. With Southern Travel Solutions Ltd already awarded the contract, the procurement demonstrates the potential for cooperation with large-scale suppliers, fostering growth and cementing a reputation for reliability in public service transportation.

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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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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

SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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