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title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant"
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# Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-025663e7-ec37-44c5-9d42-ad49903e7e1e

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council invites tenders for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport). The opportunity, which is currently in the tender stage, involves providing transport services for up to eight passengers to Summerdown Secondary School. The service is to operate on weekdays during school hours from 09:00 to 15:00, running from specified locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, and the tender period closes on 31st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses adept in providing mid-sized passenger transport services. Companies specialising in vehicle transport without the need for additional passenger assistants would find this contract favourable. The procurement specifically encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for local businesses aiming to expand their service offerings. Potential bidders should have the capacity and reliability to deliver consistent transport services within the specified parameters and adhere to the terms established by East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 5TR, BN23 6TG, BN23 6TU To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52010440-ede0-4d4a-a332-8801f8f4534d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52010440-ede0-4d4a-a332-8801f8f4534d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52010440-ede0-4d4a-a332-8801f8f4534d
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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