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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-493f2f25-c520-4e79-a5c4-f4f4362c98d3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Sussex County Council, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant", falls under the transport services industry category. It involves providing passenger assistance for an 8-seat vehicle, transporting individuals from multiple locations in the BN9 and BN25 areas to ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX, in the United Kingdom. The tender progressed through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, with the tendering phase concluding on 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £169,875, was awarded to 247 Transport Solutions Ltd and will commence on 7th September 2026, concluding on 31st July 2029. The procurement is currently in the award stage, as of 17th July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in school transport and passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the council's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders can capacitate businesses to enhance their service portfolio, secure long-term engagements, and establish partnerships with local authorities, thereby fostering business growth and increasing market visibility. Moreover, the structured contract scope and duration provide a stable revenue stream over the three-year period.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9DY BN9 9XU BN9 9SY BN9 0PG BN25 3AY BN25 3EB To: ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs: 8:55-15:20 Fri: 8:55-12:30 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/d92a7ea8-1de7-4078-8497-5a8488922ecc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,875 |
| 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 | 247 TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a7ea8-1de7-4078-8497-5a8488922ecc
- 15 May 2026 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc311b04-20c8-4c3c-89b0-e559aa7f8946

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a7ea8-1de7-4078-8497-5a8488922ecc
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc311b04-20c8-4c3c-89b0-e559aa7f8946
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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