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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-b5fd17-540ce01a-bf85-4d09-aa48-98b94c417a59

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of passenger assistant services using taxis and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) with 1-8 seats. This service is primarily aimed at transporting passengers along designated taxi routes from various addresses to Hazel Court School, with operations conducted on weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00. Classified under "Transport services (excluding waste transport)" in the CPV scheme, the procurement process is at the tender stage and utilises a selective method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender closing on 10th July 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with the contract period slated to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector with PEG-trained personnel, especially favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing compliant vehicles and trained passenger assistants can benefit from the long-term stability and growth prospects associated with a multi-year contract. Furthermore, the selective nature of the procurement process signifies that businesses meeting specific criteria may have a competitive edge, thereby fostering job creation and expansion in the transport services industry within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PEG trained PA. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6GN, BN26 6NU, BN26 6JJ, BN26 6FW To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: PEG trained 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/c91aed08-6cf1-42dd-bc8f-94112fe3ac8a |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 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

- 6 Jul 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91aed08-6cf1-42dd-bc8f-94112fe3ac8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91aed08-6cf1-42dd-bc8f-94112fe3ac8a
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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