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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07ff255a-732d-4e7e-bfda-4bfec4385bda

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council successfully completed a restricted procedure procurement process for the provision of passenger transport services, specifically for a taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistant. The contract, awarded to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd, covers the route from TN22 2BQ to Acre Wood Primary Academy and operates Monday to Friday during school times. This procurement falls under the category of Transport services (excluding waste transport) and is classified under CPV code 60000000. The contract period extends from 25th May 2026 to 31st July 2028, and the award was announced on 18th June 2026, with an estimated contract value of £117,078. The procurement method was selective, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, and aimed at service provision within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the transport services sector, particularly those equipped for school transport operations. Companies that qualify as SMEs can find this tender particularly advantageous as the suitability criteria favour smaller enterprises, although it is not open to VCSEs. Businesses with the capacity to provide consistent and reliable transport services that include passenger assistance during designated school hours may have found this tender especially well-suited to their operational model. The contract's longevity offers a stable and predictable workflow, which can contribute significantly to business growth for the successful supplier.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 2BQ To: Acre Wood Primary Academy Frequency: Mon-Fri Daily School Time: 9:10-15:15 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/fda080a4-2b0d-4b88-8403-80be0e474479 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,078 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 22:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda080a4-2b0d-4b88-8403-80be0e474479
- 15 May 2026 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5412dc8-d0d0-428a-a968-3bfaeac1b3c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda080a4-2b0d-4b88-8403-80be0e474479
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5412dc8-d0d0-428a-a968-3bfaeac1b3c6
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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