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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a747994-4f1b-4ddb-ac27-d9bb0a7ce4d9

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," focusing on transport services in the United Kingdom. The contract aims to secure passenger assistant services for taxi routes operating Monday to Friday between TN33 0FW, TN33 0HL, and St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. The procurement follows a restricted procedure, and interested parties need to submit their tenders by 20th July 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, allowing sufficient time for service provision.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those with capabilities to provide trained passenger assistants, including epilepsy-trained personnel. As the procurement method is selective, businesses that have a proven track record and can meet the outlined requirements will be at an advantage. The Council encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a tailored opportunity for businesses that can provide reliable transport solutions within the specified routes and schedule.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 2 x PA (1 epilepsy trained) Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN33 0FW and TN33 0HL To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 2 PA's - 1 x Epilepsy trained. TUPE may apply 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/3c39b2a5-e7b5-4093-a16f-c30950d1f059 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c39b2a5-e7b5-4093-a16f-c30950d1f059

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c39b2a5-e7b5-4093-a16f-c30950d1f059
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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