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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-b5fd17-2f93340e-18e5-47cd-b36c-956b4e81188c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has concluded a public procurement process concerning transport services, specifically under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," classified within the industry category of transport services excluding waste transport. The contract requires the provision of passenger assistants for an 8-seat vehicle, operating mainly between specified locations and Broomhill Bank School. The award stage was reached on 13 July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 3 September 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2029. The procurement utilised a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, and was initially tendered with a deadline for submission on 13 July 2026.

This opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to expand their operations within the transport services sector. The contract, valued at £214,152 and awarded to 24x7 Ltd, underscores the council's commitment to involving suitably skilled and equipped providers. Businesses experienced in providing transport services, especially with capabilities to support passengers requiring additional care, such as tube-fed pupils, will find this contract fitting. The necessity for PEG-trained passenger assistants further specifies the suitability for specialised firms in the market.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 1TP TN6 3BL TN6 3BD TN6 3FQ TN6 2PJ To: Broomhill Bank School, TN3 0TB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: 1 pupil is tube fed and will sometimes need to take a box of feeding equipment with her. Pupil has asthma. PEG trained 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/503c61de-f51a-4790-8020-7425add573fb |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 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 | £214,152 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503c61de-f51a-4790-8020-7425add573fb
- 6 Jul 2026 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22130844-eba2-478a-982d-41e94a553d85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503c61de-f51a-4790-8020-7425add573fb
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22130844-eba2-478a-982d-41e94a553d85
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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