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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bae1c0d-66b6-42de-b07a-244efecdef52

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has initiated a public procurement tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport services industry. The service involves providing a passenger assistant for a 6-seat MPV for school transport to Summerdown Secondary School, operating on weekdays from 9:00 to 15:00. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, suitable for contracts above the financial threshold. Services are expected to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029, with the service primarily located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing school transport solutions. Given its selective nature, participating companies should prepare to demonstrate robust operational capacity and compliance with the procurement requirements. Businesses capable of offering consistent and reliable school transport services can gain a stable, multi-year contract, fostering their market presence and expanding future service offerings in the local community.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9QT, TN38 8WD, TN39 4QB, TN39 3AX To: Summerdown Secondary School Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:00 - 15:00 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/a749a2f6-564c-48f5-943b-51f300363372 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 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

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a749a2f6-564c-48f5-943b-51f300363372

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a749a2f6-564c-48f5-943b-51f300363372
  27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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