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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-b5fd17-5497caa5-c058-44d5-a5e9-31b186e55ccf

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport services category. This procurement is at the tender stage, with the process initiated on 7th July 2026 and a deadline set for 10:00 AM on 13th July 2026. The contract involves the provision of passenger assistant services for taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) rides between specified locations and Hazel Court School in the United Kingdom. The service routine is scheduled from Monday to Friday, operating daily between 08:45 and 15:00. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure for contracts above a certain threshold. The contract term is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services with the capability to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained passenger assistants, including those with epilepsy care expertise. Businesses equipped to meet these specialised requirements and interested in long-term engagement with a council authority would find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. The tender's selective nature means that companies that are successful in qualifying could gain a foothold in the procurement network of East Sussex County Council, thereby enhancing their business prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 seat- WAV vehicle required Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, 2 PAs required. 1:1 PA and an epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6FB, BN26 6FD, BN23 8EG To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 1x 1:1 PA required. 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required. One passenger travels in Convaid cruiser fixed tilt wheelchair. 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/c0bea1fc-b086-49b2-818e-7db29f7e1910 |
| 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 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0bea1fc-b086-49b2-818e-7db29f7e1910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0bea1fc-b086-49b2-818e-7db29f7e1910
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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