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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-171d30e8-24ea-491e-80d3-09b8f7448298

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of transport services, specifically involving Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistants. The tender was aimed at facilitating a transport route from TN6 3PP to Acre Wood Primary Academy, TN6 1BN on weekdays with school hours from 9:10 to 15:15. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was executed using a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender phase closing on the 8th of June 2026. The contract was subsequently awarded on the 8th of June 2026, with the contract period set from 10th of June 2026 to 31st of July 2028.

This contract creates lucrative business opportunities for companies operational in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger assistant services. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, were deemed suitable for this tender, given the procurement's emphasis on selecting suitable businesses. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded the contract with a total value of £119,616. This type of contract is ideal for businesses experienced in structured transport solutions and looking to expand their service offering in collaboration with public authorities like East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 3PP To: Acre Wood Primary Academy, TN6 1BN Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 9:10-15:15 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/837f37ea-0baf-462f-b10c-45636a39f2f5 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,616 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f37ea-0baf-462f-b10c-45636a39f2f5
- 3 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8f8ab5-02b1-4ce9-8ba0-8c633496ab28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837f37ea-0baf-462f-b10c-45636a39f2f5
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8f8ab5-02b1-4ce9-8ba0-8c633496ab28
  3rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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