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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-b5fd17-5414d12e-8f95-4ab3-8f49-0f3859102196

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for a passenger assistant service for taxi and MPV vehicles with capacities of 1-8 seats on a specified route from TN33 9FH to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. This opportunity falls under the transport services category, with a CPV classification of 60000000. The tender process, initiated on 7th July 2026, follows a restricted procedure above the threshold. Prospective suppliers need to submit their tenders by 10:00 BST on 13th July 2026. The contract, set to commence on 3rd September 2026, will run until 31st July 2029. This tender specifically encourages participation from SMEs and not-for-profit organisations.

This opportunity is ideal for transport service providers looking to expand their operations within the educational sector. Businesses with strengths in logistics management and passenger services are well-suited to compete, especially those that can accommodate regular routes on weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00. The contract gives SMEs a great opportunity to establish or grow their presence in the public contract sector by partnering with a prominent local government authority like East Sussex County Council. Additionally, companies experienced in meeting the regulatory and operational demands of passenger transport services will find this tender a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN33 9FH To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 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/39e37d38-275a-4da3-bf04-b59c86c5f2f3 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e37d38-275a-4da3-bf04-b59c86c5f2f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e37d38-275a-4da3-bf04-b59c86c5f2f3
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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