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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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21 May 2026 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, specifically requiring epilepsy-trained passenger assistants. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services and is structured using a selective procurement method, more specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline set for 1st June 2026. The service will operate from various locations within the United Kingdom, particularly around the Lewes area, and is scheduled to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth for companies with expertise in passenger transport services, particularly those that can provide specially trained personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. The contract's focus on safety and specialised skills, such as epilepsy training, presents a niche market opportunity for transport service providers with the necessary capabilities and certifications, thus potentially fostering long-term collaborations and expansions in the public sector.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes - epilepsy trained Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 2LB BN7 2RL To: Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:00 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. TUPE applies 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/e35efbb4-e863-44df-b042-89a967fd93e7
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
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

Notice Documents

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