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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-b5fd17-23075f68-e261-4cbb-86cc-c819a1d96670

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services labelled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport, classified by CPV code 60000000. The process used a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the award stage being finalised on 19th June 2026. The contract commits the service provider to a contract period starting on 3rd September 2026 and ending on 31st July 2029. The service route includes several locations, ending at New Horizons School, and operates from Monday to Friday.

This awarded tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those catering to school transportation needs. It was well-suited for SMEs, although the winning supplier is a large enterprise, Vics Transport. Businesses seeking to engage in similar future tenders are advised to focus on their ability to provide reliable transport with passenger assistance, alongside adherence to school schedules and operating within the designated routes in East Sussex. Such contracts enhance business portfolios by partnering with local government bodies, thus building a credible profile within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 6 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 3QE TN39 4BG TN39 5BE TN40 2FP TN35 5GG To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 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/b568ddd3-9b4e-4ec2-8cd3-9762135692e2 |
| 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 | 18 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 | £120,840 |
| 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 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568ddd3-9b4e-4ec2-8cd3-9762135692e2
- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5920ee1f-2b71-4c2b-8635-044331796879

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b568ddd3-9b4e-4ec2-8cd3-9762135692e2
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5920ee1f-2b71-4c2b-8635-044331796879
  3rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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