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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-b5fd17-1fc35169-62ff-4081-9533-88cb78970b1e

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" aimed at appointing a service provider for transport services, specifically for providing passenger assistants on taxi routes. The contract involves a regular route from BN27 3ND to Parkland Infant and Junior School, operating five days a week during school hours. Published on 11th May 2026, with a tender period that ended on 13th May 2026, the contract has been awarded to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd. This procurement was carried out using a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, and the services are classified under the CPV code 60000000, which excludes waste transport, highlighting its transport services focus. The contract period runs from 18th May 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender creates growth opportunities especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport services industry, seeking to align their operations with public sector needs. Although the award has been completed and Southern Travel Solutions Ltd was the successful supplier, such contracts typically surface regularly and may offer consistent work for businesses that specialise in passenger transport services. Companies capable of delivering reliable, safe, and efficient school transport services with requisite passenger assistance capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The contracting process demonstrates an essential public service opportunity, reinforcing the importance of engaging with public procurement to expand business operations and market reach.

## Notice

Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3ND To: Parkland Infant and Junior School, BN22 9QJ Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-15:30. Comments: 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/a07e63f2-ba90-4af4-ac89-cc88e67724dd |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,535 |
| 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 22:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e63f2-ba90-4af4-ac89-cc88e67724dd
- 11 May 2026 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cc9190-1a7c-4742-be0f-b7e3612f615c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e63f2-ba90-4af4-ac89-cc88e67724dd
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cc9190-1a7c-4742-be0f-b7e3612f615c
  11th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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