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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-b5fd17-0e244a6a-74cd-4948-843d-b5061346f621

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## Summary

The procurement process for a taxi and MPV passenger assistant service has been completed by East Sussex County Council. This contract, valued at £136,040, covers transport services for New Horizons School within East Sussex, United Kingdom, from September 2026 to July 2029. Initially tendered on 21st May 2026 and concluding on 1st June 2026, the contract was finalised on 3rd July 2026. The service was procured through a selective, restricted procedure above a financial threshold, which is ideal for ensuring quality standards and compliance. Key details include the need for a female driver and passenger assistant, operating Monday to Friday along a specified route during school hours.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in transport services. Businesses capable of providing reliable passenger transport and capable of deploying female drivers and assistants will find this contract suitable. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio within the public transport sector, especially those based in the United Kingdom with a focus on school transport services, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The contract's multi-year duration offers sustained business and potential for establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2DR BN23 7JE To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: Female driver and 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/e624d531-65a5-48f5-93ca-16466bfaa8f0 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 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 | £136,040 |
| 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e624d531-65a5-48f5-93ca-16466bfaa8f0
- 21 May 2026 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da4f103-821c-4639-ba3a-041f8ac81c48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e624d531-65a5-48f5-93ca-16466bfaa8f0
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da4f103-821c-4639-ba3a-041f8ac81c48
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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