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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-b5fd17-40278504-fe99-4e58-ad82-f0ba0c668681

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has initiated a restricted procedure for a procurement process concerning transportation services under the CPV classification 60000000. The tender, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," involves transporting passengers to Ropemakers Academy and requires an 8-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. Interested parties must note that the procurement method is selective, and key dates include a tender submission end period on 15th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. The services will operate weekdays during school times, focusing on specific routes in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those equipped with 8-seater minibuses and capable of providing passenger assistants for specialised routes, enhancing accessibility and reliability in daily school transport. The procurement encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, asserting that such businesses are well-suited to meet the tender requirements. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by ensuring steady service demand and fostering a long-term relationship with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Minibus (8-16) Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 8NR, BN9 9HN, BN10 7LB To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 Comments: 8 Seaters required as space needed 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/d91d607f-e91d-4d90-8401-0fd88d3af15f |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 5 Jun 2026 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91d607f-e91d-4d90-8401-0fd88d3af15f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91d607f-e91d-4d90-8401-0fd88d3af15f
  5th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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