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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

13 Aug 2026 at 20:10

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger transport service using an eight-seat vehicle, with one epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. The service covers a proposed route from postcodes TN35 4NP, TN34 2QB and TN32 5RP to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, in East Sussex. Journeys are required from Monday to Friday, with school-day operating times of 08:40 to 16:00 from Monday to Thursday and 08:40 to 14:30 on Fridays. The vehicle must have sufficient boot space for a wheelchair. This is a passenger transport service contract, and TUPE may apply to staff transferring to the successful operator.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure above threshold. Bids were due by 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to Vics transport on 13 August 2026 for £143,640. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The requirement was treated as a service procurement and was identified as transport services. The opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded supplier is based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The award is active, with the contract covering the specified weekday school transport route and passenger assistant provision.

This award shows sustained local demand for specialist school transport combining vehicle operation with passenger care. A credible future supplier would need an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, reliable weekday availability during school hours, and the ability to accommodate a wheelchair securely in the boot. It would also need to provide a passenger assistant trained to support a passenger with epilepsy, alongside appropriate safeguarding, risk management and operational procedures for school journeys. Providers should be able to manage a fixed route from the Hastings and surrounding postcode areas to St Marys Wrestwood, maintain dependable daily service, and assess any TUPE implications when taking over an established requirement. The opportunity is accessible to SMEs.

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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: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN35 4NP, TN34 2QB and TN32 5RP To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x epilepsy trained PA required. Wheelchair will need to fit in boot. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8a6b3c5-53e9-47c5-876f-3b3f34f6da58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36371120-a3de-44af-a70b-6919b3cf15ac
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
£143,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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

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