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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

14 Aug 2026 at 09:03

Award Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 18:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured passenger transport by saloon taxi for a route from BN27 4FW to BN26 6TX on Mondays, TN21 9DB on Tuesdays and TN37 6LA on Fridays. The service is for a passenger requiring a passenger assistant, with support needs described as ASD and SEMH. The scheduled school times are Monday 09:00–11:45, Tuesday 09:00–15:00 and Friday 11:00–12:00. The requirement includes continuity of crew and avoiding loud noises. It is a transport services contract using a taxi or other vehicle with capacity for one to eight seats. The service is categorised as transport services excluding waste transport and is delivered in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 10 August 2026 to Edwards Cars and Minibuses. The award value is £54,366. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. East Sussex County Council used a selective procurement route described as a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender submission deadline was 7 August 2026 at 11:00. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active and the winning supplier is an SME based in Hailsham, East Sussex. The contract covers the passenger transport and passenger assistant service described above, on the specified weekly route and school-time schedule.

This award shows recurring demand from East Sussex County Council for specialist school passenger transport delivered by a small operator. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need suitable saloon or other one-to-eight-seat vehicles, the capacity to provide a passenger assistant, and reliable cover on a route operating across several weekly school days. Experience supporting passengers with autism spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs would be directly relevant. The requirement also demonstrates the importance of consistent crew allocation and a calm, low-noise service. Operators should be able to manage fixed school-time journeys, maintain dependable attendance and work through a restricted procurement procedure. Small and medium-sized businesses are within the stated suitability profile.

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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: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 4FW To: BN26 6TX Monday, TN21 9DB Tuesday, TN37 6LA Friday Frequency: Monday, Tuesday, Friday Daily School Time: Monday 09:00 to 11:45, Tuesday 09:00 to 15:00, Friday 11:00 to 12:00 Comments for Operator: ASD, SEMH. Continuity of crew. No loud noises This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5b28dbf-c685-47ec-9fb1-cd9a34e9a520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14a6d9d-9f36-4f40-a61d-cbd4d9b26956
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
£54,366 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

Edwards Cars and Minibuses

Further Information

Notice Documents

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