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

19 Jun 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the services category, focusing on transport excluding waste transport. The process follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above a threshold. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26th June 2026. The service is to be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically from TN39 5FD and TN38 0EU to Bexhill Academy, TN39 4BY, operating Monday to Friday during school times. The contract will run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses equipped with saloon vehicle types and able to provide passenger assistant services are well-suited for this opportunity. Given the streamlined selective procurement method, qualified vendors with relevant capacity and expertise can effectively compete for this contract to expand their market presence in the public sector transport services domain.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 5FD and TN38 0EU To: Bexhill Academy, TN39 4BY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:20-14:50 Comments for Operator: PA required 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/1c4a8566-9efc-4dbe-ac41-3ae8afd0985f
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
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Today
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

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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