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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-b5fd17-149c6c76-153b-4110-b231-f20b4329dc4d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a Taxi and MPV Passenger Assistant service in the United Kingdom, under the industry's transportation category, excluding waste transport. The tender, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," is at the tendering stage with a submission deadline of 20th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is set to begin on 2nd September 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. This service involves the provision of an eight-seater vehicle, requiring a Passenger Assistant trained in PEG and epilepsy, for routes commencing from postal codes BN23 6DS, BN20 0LF, and BN20 7RH, ending at St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, with operations from Monday to Friday. The procurement method is selective, utilizing a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to expand their market reach. Businesses with expertise in managing comprehensive transport services, particularly those with trained personnel for medical support, could find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The contract's duration allows for a stable business relationship, and the potential applicability of TUPE suggests longer-term workforce benefits and continuity. With the buyer being a public authority like East Sussex County Council, companies can bolster their reputation through association with governmental projects.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PEG and Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 6DS, BN20 0LF and BN20 7RH To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PEG and epilepsy trained PA required. TUPE may apply 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/f52d4fd4-6700-474b-88e3-be635d68cef7 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52d4fd4-6700-474b-88e3-be635d68cef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52d4fd4-6700-474b-88e3-be635d68cef7
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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