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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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current_stage: "Award"
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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40e13aca-065e-416c-a6d0-248d64c6d996

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council initiated a procurement process for providing transport services, specifically a Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant service, which has now reached the award stage. The contract involves transporting passengers to Broomhill Bank School on weekdays. This selective tender followed a restricted procedure and aimed primarily at the services industry category within the UK. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026, running until 31st July 2029.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises, particularly those specialising in transport services, and is suitable for SMEs. The contract, valued at £219,640, was awarded to Vics Transport, a large-scale enterprise based in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. This type of project is ideal for transport companies that can provide reliable and regular services consistent with school schedules and is especially beneficial for businesses seeking long-term contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN32 5EF TN6 1JZ TN6 1JG TN6 1HZ TN6 2TB 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/f0d8fa24-e774-4371-bc21-6b590db185ce |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 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 | £219,640 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8fa24-e774-4371-bc21-6b590db185ce
- 21 May 2026 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb157e-81f4-4800-9529-9a34c520acc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d8fa24-e774-4371-bc21-6b590db185ce
  22nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb157e-81f4-4800-9529-9a34c520acc5
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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