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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-5f06b887-9344-4329-a085-a58958a813f5

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for providing Passenger Assistant services for taxis and MPVs with 1-8 seats, primarily for school transport from TN34 to All Saints Primary School, TN39, in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, and is currently in the 'tender' stage. Interested businesses must adhere to the deadline for tender submissions, which is set for 10:00 AM on 26th June 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, providing regular services from Monday to Friday.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in transport services. Businesses positioned to provide saloon vehicles with PA support will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement method being a selective, restricted procedure indicates a structured selection process where suitable and experienced providers are more likely to succeed. Such opportunities can not only expand the service portfolio of participating firms but also enhance their reputation by delivering services to a reputable public sector client.

## Notice

TUPE MAY APPLY FOR THIS TENDER Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN34 3NF and TN34 3LY To: All Saints Primary School, TN39 5HA Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:45-15:00 Comments for Operator: PA required. 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/01e7a163-e215-43fc-ae02-97d9fb548482 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e7a163-e215-43fc-ae02-97d9fb548482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e7a163-e215-43fc-ae02-97d9fb548482
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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