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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-0ba13b95-c1c4-44a7-8648-df6fed00eaeb

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for transport services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This procurement process focused on transporting passengers from various locations to The Flagship School, with the service scheduled to operate Monday through Friday. Classified under the transport services industry category, the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £120,840, was awarded to Vics Transport, a large-scale company located in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. The contract period runs from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the award originally published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing passenger assistant services for vehicles with up to eight seats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in local and school transport services could find similar future contracts beneficial for expanding their business operations. The procurement sought suppliers through a restricted procedure, which is particularly favourable for companies familiar with competitive bidding processes above certain thresholds. The focus on localised transport routes accentuates the importance of familiarity with the East Sussex area, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses based in or near this locality.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 7QD, TN39 4NT, TN40 2HU, TN38 9UD and TN39 4FQ To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: PA required. 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/d93ee744-f924-4f13-890e-141f0ab3ae00 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,840 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93ee744-f924-4f13-890e-141f0ab3ae00
- 11 Jun 2026 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9c3739-152e-4c8d-8600-178784ade049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93ee744-f924-4f13-890e-141f0ab3ae00
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9c3739-152e-4c8d-8600-178784ade049
  11th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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