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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

16 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the transport services category. This procurement opportunity, which involved the transportation of students using a wheelchair accessible vehicle between BN26 6HT and St Pier's College, was processed through a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ended on 15 June 2026, and the contract was awarded to Vics Transport on 16 June 2026, with a commencement date of 19 June 2026 and a conclusion date set for 31 July 2028. The main location for this service is within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the transport services category with a focus on ensuring passenger safety through an epilepsy-trained assistant.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible transport services, especially those equipped with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and personnel trained in epilepsy assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet these criteria are well-positioned to venture into contractual engagements with public entities like East Sussex County Council. Such contracts are not only financially rewarding, given the contract value of £50,838, but also offer a stable, multi-year service engagement that supports business growth and stability. The need for specialised skills such as epilepsy-trained personnel makes this tender particularly lucrative for transport providers with capabilities in accommodating special needs passengers.

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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

ONLY BID FOR THIS ROUTE IF YOU HAVE A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE AND EPILEPSY TRAINED PA READY TO GO Vehicle type: WAV- Wheel chair vehicle required Passenger Assistant Required: Yes - Epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6HT To: St Pier's College (Young Epilepsy), RH7 6PW Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:30 - 16:00 Comments for Operator: Fixed manual Rea Azalea. 43kg. Requires pelicans and chest harness in wheelchair, and D rings on the base of the wheelchair at 4 points (each wheel). Epilepsy PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1c70a61-29cf-463a-a960-b2cfa8192960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a2660b-e402-4f45-b879-36f59492a25e
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
£50,838 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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

VICS TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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