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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-b5fd17-308005f5-1c00-43c7-991c-fd55c493531d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process concerning the provision of Taxi and MPV services (1-8 seats) with a requirement for passenger assistants. The procurement, classified under the transport services category, was conducted using a restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs. The contract was awarded to Vics Transport on 19th June 2026, with the service set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. This service involves a regular school route running from BN22 9HZ and BN22 9HR to Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB, Monday to Friday during school hours.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those capable of offering passenger assistants for school routes. The contract, valued at GBP 105,640, demonstrates a substantial engagement for businesses in the transport sector looking to expand their client base within public services. Companies with the capability to provide safe and reliable transport services tailored for educational institutions and authorised to operate in East Sussex are ideally positioned to compete in such procurements.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9HZ, BN22 9HR To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 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/ca862bae-7316-453d-ae01-d1b02727c459 |
| 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 | 1 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 | £105,640 |
| 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/ca862bae-7316-453d-ae01-d1b02727c459
- 21 May 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4390b2e-77ab-481c-ab97-1c5c7bf22968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca862bae-7316-453d-ae01-d1b02727c459
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4390b2e-77ab-481c-ab97-1c5c7bf22968
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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