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

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 19:13

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services has been conducted by East Sussex County Council, located at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and involves a regular taxi route from RH17 7QD to Downs View Link College, BN1 6WQ. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, culminating in the award stage, with the award being published on 24th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement process is complete, and the awarded contract value is £67,580.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those within the transportation sector, given the contract's suitability for such businesses. Companies with capabilities in providing efficient transport services and personnel skilled in managing passenger requirements during school hours from Monday to Friday, 08:50 - 15:15, would be well-suited to engage. The focus on transportation services in a structured environment ensures a steady engagement, potentially fostering business growth in the local transport sector. As the competition was conducted through a restricted process, businesses already engaged with procurement platforms like SProc.net may have an advantage in accessing such opportunities.

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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: RH17 7QD To: Downs View Link College, BN1 6WQ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:15 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4f7b01e-2ac1-4583-9fe2-9e824bd0bc4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138f802-e31c-4aae-b535-6f4bc247acd7
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
SME

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
£67,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINT AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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