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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-b5fd17-6d819966-46c2-4676-a9ec-5c87f439a502

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) passenger assistant services. The contract, awarded to Vics Transport, involves transporting students to New Horizons School in East Sussex using 8-seater vehicles, with passenger assistants required. The tender falls under the industry category of Transport Services (excluding Waste transport), with contract operations taking place from September 2026 to July 2029. The procurement followed a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure above the threshold. Key contract dates included the initial tender period ending on 1st June 2026, awarding the contract on 10th July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing reliable and frequent school transport solutions. Companies with experience in managing school routes on a daily basis and providing passenger assistance will be well-suited for such procurements. Small to medium enterprises are noted as suitable, due to the nature and scale of the operation, highlighting a potential growth avenue for these businesses in the region. The structured nature of the contract provides a reliable source of revenue over the contract's three-year duration, enabling companies to plan and scale operations effectively.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN5 7BP TN19 7BS TN19 7LA TN19 7DQ TN32 5DS To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 Comments for Operator: 2 pupils at TN5 7BP address. 6 pupils total. 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/66704307-32f9-4951-b514-87ce87c4236b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 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 | £166,440 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66704307-32f9-4951-b514-87ce87c4236b
- 21 May 2026 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ded649e-2688-4c1d-b6e3-3bdc0869668d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66704307-32f9-4951-b514-87ce87c4236b
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ded649e-2688-4c1d-b6e3-3bdc0869668d
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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