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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for providing transport services, specifically taxi and MPV passenger assistance for 1-8 seats, including an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. This procurement, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," follows a restricted procedure above the threshold. The services will cover transport routes from BN7 2LB/BN7 2RL to Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY, operating Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:10. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the award concluded on 8th June 2026 and published on 18th June 2026. The industry category for this opportunity is "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" and is located in the United Kingdom. The buyer, East Sussex County Council, is situated at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specializing in tailored passenger services and experienced with additional care requirements, such as epilepsy-trained assistance. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing reliable transport solutions with appropriately trained staff will find this procurement beneficial for growth and extending their service portfolio. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been successfully awarded the contract, setting a benchmark for competitive bids with a focus on tailored transport services.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-df8f8f36-1050-4a64-aa48-134084b4e052
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2180f1d-db34-49db-87c1-672a52b37600
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
£175,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months 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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