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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-b5fd17-0cd1c1a6-9938-4b3f-8d2f-96142a3c9578

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council seeks services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". It falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport. The contract is for a passenger taxi service requiring an all-female crew, with operations daily from Monday to Friday, during school hours. The route will be between TN6 3GL and Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB, in the United Kingdom. This tender is at the "Tender" stage, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 10:00 AM on 14th July 2026. The contract is set to begin on 8th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transportation services that can provide an all-female crew, catering primarily to school transport needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement process is selective, employing a restricted procedure above threshold, which suggests that businesses well-versed in competitive tendering with a robust track record in similar service provisions would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, Female Driver & PA) Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 3GL To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Must have an all female crew ( Driver & PA) 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/85a8557c-015b-4568-b9a2-aefa6d8ff4c5 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a8557c-015b-4568-b9a2-aefa6d8ff4c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a8557c-015b-4568-b9a2-aefa6d8ff4c5
  9th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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