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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-b5fd17-145d5953-eb98-4e3e-95a3-c91e14ae0f7c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is soliciting services for a taxi and MPV passenger assistant, specifically for transporting passengers in vehicles with 1 to 8 seats. This procurement falls under the transport services category and is set to operate within the United Kingdom, primarily servicing the route to Summerdown Secondary School. The tender is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2026, and services are scheduled to commence on 4th September 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a competitive bidding process but limited to pre-qualified suppliers. Key dates include the publishing date of 27th July 2026, providing business entities with a narrow window to submit proposals.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector to expand their operations by securing a contract with a reputable county council. Businesses that are capable of offering reliable, daily school transportation services, especially those with experience in passenger assistance and familiarity with providing support for passengers with health considerations such as asthma, are well-positioned to compete. By engaging in a public procurement process, SMEs can enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with government bodies, fostering potential for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 7DT, BN21 3DH, BN22 8PZ To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: One passenger has asthma, travels with inhaler. 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/1fb528d9-0db4-422c-a148-092784e59cb3 |
| 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 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb528d9-0db4-422c-a148-092784e59cb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb528d9-0db4-422c-a148-092784e59cb3
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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