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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-b5fd17-1af0eb5b-d7e2-4916-ac14-1a8844068b80

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service has been completed, with East Sussex County Council as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under the industry category of transport services (excluding waste transport), is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 7th July 2026, with the tender initially published on 20th May 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 8th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, covering routes in East Sussex, starting from locations such as BN20 7AB and finishing at Northease Manor, BN7 3EY.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing multi-passenger vehicle services with passenger assistance. The contract was awarded to Vics Transport, indicating the type of business well-suited for such contracts are not limited to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering potential collaboration for larger transport companies looking to expand their service portfolios. With a significant contract value of £172,895, there is potential for businesses to leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and establish a footprint in the public sector transport provision. Businesses that can provide reliable, efficient, and passenger-focused services will find ample growth opportunities through such public procurement processes.

## Notice

Vehicle type: MPV - 6 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: BN20 7AB, BN21 3BL, BN21 2TJ, BN21 1XP To: Northease Manor, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:00 and Friday 08:30-15:00 Daily School Time: 08:15-15:50 Comments for Operator: 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/606e2de3-ca53-4cfd-8053-02c2bf1e7106 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,895 |
| 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606e2de3-ca53-4cfd-8053-02c2bf1e7106
- 20 May 2026 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e99228f-0c34-47a9-b083-05e5f704a450

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606e2de3-ca53-4cfd-8053-02c2bf1e7106
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e99228f-0c34-47a9-b083-05e5f704a450
  20th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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