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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-b5fd17-160555b2-7fd3-4502-8b8a-53cac429e320

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services. The contract, under the transport services category, involves transporting passengers from TN40 2BS and TN39 3PB to Headstart School, Golden Cross (BN27 4AN), with operations scheduled from Monday to Friday during school hours. This contract, awarded through a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, commenced its tendering process on 3rd June 2026, with the final award made on 22nd June 2026. The contract term spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement was particularly aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but was not targeted towards voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, primarily those specialising in passenger transport services. Companies equipped with adequate vehicle fleets, especially those capable of providing saloon vehicles with passenger assistance, stand to benefit by participating in similar future opportunities. Additionally, businesses that can efficiently manage routes within East Sussex and ensure timely school deliveries can leverage this contract model to expand operations. The existing contract with Vics transport, a large-scale supplier, highlights the competitive nature of the process and sets a precedent for quality and service in this area.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN40 2BS TN39 3PB To: Headstart School, Golden Cross - BN27 4AN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45-15:10 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/171672b1-b49a-480b-903a-a4bb81b9c730 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £101,840 |
| 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

- 22 Jun 2026 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171672b1-b49a-480b-903a-a4bb81b9c730
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36265e8b-957a-4d8b-9a87-dd0f9cf81a96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171672b1-b49a-480b-903a-a4bb81b9c730
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36265e8b-957a-4d8b-9a87-dd0f9cf81a96
  3rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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