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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-b5fd17-6699a7aa-1904-4ff9-9056-a40618fb86bd

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi or MPV passenger transport service for a school journey in Eastbourne. The route is from the BN22 8FA and BN22 8RS areas to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The requirement is for a six-seat MPV and includes a passenger assistant. The service is for pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with journeys scheduled on weekdays to fit the school day.

The buyer invited offers through a restricted procedure. The submission deadline set was 1 October 2026 at 11:00. The contract period is from 7 October 2026 to 31 July 2029. The procurement is for a single school transport route. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable to compete.

This opportunity suits a taxi or private-hire operator able to provide a six-seat MPV, a passenger assistant and reliable weekday school transport between the specified Eastbourne areas and Hazel Court School. Suppliers should be equipped to support passengers with ASD and meet the school’s daily journey times. The stated suitability for SMEs makes this relevant to smaller operators with the vehicle and staffing capacity to deliver the route.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 8FA, BN22 8RS To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: ASD 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/aef433df-8115-415b-b16c-417240756a80 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 Oct 2026 at 22:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef433df-8115-415b-b16c-417240756a80
- 28 Sep 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4ed675-8d90-4220-924c-8846c8f86df6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4ed675-8d90-4220-924c-8846c8f86df6
  28th September 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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