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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-b5fd17-5a71fb74-455d-474e-a426-cd56b10feaac

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing taxi and MPV passenger assistant services in the United Kingdom has been carried out by East Sussex County Council. The tender, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," falls under the transport services category and specifically targets routes from BN23 6LB to Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with services required Monday to Friday during school hours. Following a restricted procurement procedure, the award stage has been reached, with the Sussex Cars Association being designated as the successful supplier as of 10th July 2026. The total contract value is £76,950 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage MPV fleets and provide passenger assistants. With a focus on small to medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract is an excellent opportunity for locally based transport companies looking to expand their footprint within the education sector or provide regular passenger transport services. Businesses that can assure reliable and timely services during school timings are likely to benefit from competitive advantages in such procurement opportunities. The engagement with public sector contracts can help foster long-term relationships and stability in revenue streams for suitable providers.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: MPV 06 Seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 6LB, To: Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 8:55 - 15:10 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/f6119f86-d10a-4e49-b3f5-15d32e63520e |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,950 |
| 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 | SUSSEX CARS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6119f86-d10a-4e49-b3f5-15d32e63520e
- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65dd4c-6254-4d87-ac71-3e61c59e40dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6119f86-d10a-4e49-b3f5-15d32e63520e
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65dd4c-6254-4d87-ac71-3e61c59e40dd
  3rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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