Tender

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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is initiating a public procurement process for transport services, specifically seeking a Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant. This procurement falls under the transport services category with CPV code 60000000. The initial service route will start from BN22 7PZ to St Pier's School (Young Epilepsy), RH7 6PW, United Kingdom, operating on a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage and is slated to conclude on 1st June 2026. Prospective service providers are expected to offer services starting 9th June 2026, continuing until 31st July 2028.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience or capacity in providing passenger assistant services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will require consistent weekday operations during school terms. Companies that can effectively manage and staff the contracted routes while meeting the needs of students and educational institutions will find this tender particularly beneficial. The opportunity aligns with businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector transportation domain in the UK.

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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 Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 7PZ To: St Pier's School (Young Epilepsy), RH7 6PW Frequency: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until the end of the academic year. Monday - Friday from September. Daily School Time: 09:15 - 15:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b86688-2d51-46ff-a8eb-e42398b7b8d4
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
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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