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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

03 Jul 2026 at 09:02

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for transport services, specifically a passenger assistant for taxi and MPV vehicles (1-8 seats), to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd. The procurement process utilized a selective method through a restricted procedure above threshold. The contract covers regular transport services Monday to Friday with a daily schedule aligning with school times, from locations TN39 5FD and TN38 0EU to Bexhill Academy, TN39 4BY. The contract period is set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the award valued at £109,744. This award was published on 3rd July 2026, marking the process as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger transportation with additional assistants for passengers. Businesses like SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, leveraging the scope for sustainable business growth given the contract's multi-year duration. Companies with expertise in handling school-bound transport services on a contractual basis would find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the steady demand and structured timetable of the services required.

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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

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c57a29-46a0-49bb-b379-7e2baf98e4ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/252f9121-53f5-4ae6-a1a5-0495fe081bf7
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
£109,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 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

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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