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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-b5fd17-335a062e-289f-4a41-b5b1-dcd4872a3c02

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by East Sussex County Council sought engaging a provider for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, focusing on transport assistance within the United Kingdom. The contract involves a taxi route servicing Broomhill Bank School and requires passenger assistants for school runs on weekdays. It falls under the category of transport services, excluding waste transport, and was conducted using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The tendering phase concluded on 10th August 2026, with the award phase following soon after. Key contract dates span from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with Southern Travel Solutions Ltd securing the contract valued at GBP 145,312.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the passenger transport sector, particularly those equipped to handle regular school transport services with the provision for passenger assistants. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically well-suited to compete for such contracts given the suitability requirements. Given the long contract period, successful bidders can ensure stable revenue streams and growth potential through reliable service delivery. Transport companies, especially those with experience in educational transport logistics, would find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities and expansion strategies.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 2GG TN6 2BN To: Broomhill Bank School, TN3 0TB Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 8:30-15:15 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/5aa56a08-b15e-4976-954f-d5a631c15367 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 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 | £145,312 |
| 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

- 11 Aug 2026 at 01:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa56a08-b15e-4976-954f-d5a631c15367
- 6 Aug 2026 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a286c9-d145-40cb-b04b-bbbc8715a735

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa56a08-b15e-4976-954f-d5a631c15367
  11th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a286c9-d145-40cb-b04b-bbbc8715a735
  6th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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