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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-b5fd17-3cd24288-3285-4848-96c4-67f9238bc63b

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has announced a procurement process for transport services under the category of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistants. The service is intended to transport students from various locations including BN27 2HE and BN27 2DB, to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, operating Monday through Friday during school term times. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the opportunity to submit bids ending on 20th July 2026. The contract will commence on 2nd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This is a restricted procedure above the threshold, focusing on providing a transport solution for educational purposes across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent business opportunity for transport service providers, especially those specialising in school transportation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the selective nature of the procurement method. The contract duration offers sustained business growth potential over almost three years, providing a stable client relationship with a government body. Interested parties must have the capability to supply an 8-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant, and compliance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations - TUPE - may be applicable. For businesses aiming to expand in the transport sector, this opportunity presents a viable long-term commitment alongside East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2HE (x2), BN27 2DB, BN27 2PE and BN27 4EH 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: 1 x PA required. 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/a7135c46-b431-483f-81ea-a67d38a0c3f3 |
| 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 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7135c46-b431-483f-81ea-a67d38a0c3f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7135c46-b431-483f-81ea-a67d38a0c3f3
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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