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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

19 Aug 2026 at 16:25

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school route using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle. The service includes one passenger assistant trained to support a passenger with epilepsy. The route starts at several collection points in the BN21 and BN22 postcode areas and finishes at St Marys Wrestwood, postcode TN40 2LU. Journeys are required during school hours, from Monday to Friday, with different Friday finishing times. This is a passenger transport service rather than a vehicle-only hire: the operator is expected to provide the vehicle, driving service and suitably trained passenger assistant. The requirement is classified as transport services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The award was made on 19 August 2026 to Vics transport for £155,040. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The original tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00. East Sussex County Council is the buyer. The published requirement covered Monday-to-Thursday journeys from 08:40 to 16:00 and Friday journeys from 08:40 to 14:30. The tender was evaluated through a selective process, with the requirement presented as a single school passenger transport service. The tender noted that TUPE may apply to the incoming operator.

This award indicates a sustained requirement for specialist school transport in East Sussex combining an eight-seat vehicle, regular weekday operation and passenger-assistant support. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would have suitable taxi or MPV capacity, reliable school-route scheduling, and the ability to provide a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy awareness and response. Experience transporting children or vulnerable passengers, robust safeguarding and attendance procedures, and contingency arrangements for vehicle or staff absence would strengthen credibility. Operators should also be able to manage collection from multiple points, coordinate closely with the school and council, and assess any TUPE obligations when taking over an established service. The opportunity is relevant to small and medium-sized transport businesses with local operating capacity and experience delivering consistent, assisted passenger journeys.

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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: BN22 8SN BN21 2HX BN21 2HX BN22 8TD 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. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec34f08a-18b0-4c89-ab3b-6dbe6a6d8a19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c81bbc-13c9-4fd0-9b4b-ada17ba7bcf5
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
£155,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20264 weeks 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

Notice Documents

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