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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-b5fd17-6a429fba-85ed-4b97-a20e-582cb1fb78f3

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the provision of passenger assistant services for taxi and MPV vehicles with 1-8 seats, to operate between specified points in BN27 and Northease Manor School at BN7 3EY. The process is at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 17th June 2026, at 11:00 GMT. The contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2026 and will end on 31st July 2029. This falls under the services category, specifically transport services, and is being executed via a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, making it especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those able to provide consistent weekday services, to expand their operations and gain access to publicly funded contracts. Firms capable of meeting the requirement for a passenger assistant would be highly suited for this contract. Additionally, businesses that focus on providing specialised transport services for schools or similar institutions may find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement favours SMEs, which encourages smaller firms to compete effectively in this domain.

## Notice

Vehicle type: MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 1EQ, BN27 4FB and BN27 1BZ To: Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00 and Fri 08:30-15:00 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/60617b8d-e116-4dfd-b895-99716d6f42b7 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 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

- 10 Jun 2026 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60617b8d-e116-4dfd-b895-99716d6f42b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60617b8d-e116-4dfd-b895-99716d6f42b7
  10th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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