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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

24 Jul 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 17:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council procured weekday school passenger transport using an eight-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with one passenger assistant required. The service covers a proposed route from addresses in the TN38 area to St Marys Wrestwood in the TN40 area. Journeys are scheduled around school hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:40 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:40 to 14:30. The requirement is classified as transport services and is a services contract. The operator is expected to provide both the vehicle and the passenger-assistance arrangement for the school journey. The notice also indicates that TUPE may apply, so existing staff transfer considerations may be relevant to the incoming service provider. The council is the buyer and the service is intended for delivery in East Sussex.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective restricted procedure described as above-threshold. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 10:00, and the award was made on 21 July 2026. East Sussex County Council awarded the contract to 247 Transport Solutions Ltd for £132,240 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. This is one awarded requirement, covering the specified eight-seat vehicle, passenger assistant and school route. The published tender status is complete and the award status is active. The contract is categorised under transport services rather than goods or works.

For a supplier assessing future requirements from East Sussex County Council, this award shows a recurring need for contracted school transport delivered by a small operator or comparable specialist. A credible competitor would need access to an eight-seat taxi or MPV, the ability to provide one passenger assistant, and dependable weekday availability aligned with fixed school start and finish times. Experience of transporting school passengers, managing a defined route between the TN38 and TN40 areas, and maintaining consistent service over a multi-year period would be commercially relevant. Operators should also be prepared to assess whether TUPE applies and to manage any resulting staffing obligations. The successful supplier was an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused local or regional passenger-transport business rather than only a large transport company.

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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 PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0SY TN38 0PD TN38 8DJ TN38 9JD 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 PA required. TUPE may apply This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fce0f738-d938-40c8-9828-37f702e60ae4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93457fa5-c21b-44de-a10c-555e5549422f
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
£132,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months 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

247 Transport Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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