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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-b5fd17-5421a9ff-7331-48b6-8087-3922f05d0d2a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has initiated a tender process for transport services specifically targeting taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) with a passenger assistant requirement. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and is taking place in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th July 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 7th September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. The route involves transport services from BN9 9EQ and BN26 5RS to Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX, from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business operations in the transport services sector. Companies equipped to offer specialised transport solutions, especially those with experience in providing passenger assistance services, will find this contract suitable. The structured nature of this procurement, through a restrictive and selective process, ensures that only qualified vendors are considered, making it advantageous for competent enterprises seeking to work with East Sussex County Council. This regular service can offer operational stability and potentially secure long-term growth and business continuity.

## Notice

Vehicle type: MPV 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9EQ, BN26 5RS To: Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:00 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/28459745-bc5a-46dc-85d9-21b2ed0d2449 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28459745-bc5a-46dc-85d9-21b2ed0d2449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28459745-bc5a-46dc-85d9-21b2ed0d2449
  3rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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