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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-b5fd17-71ff5731-f25e-4212-b2bc-67207d838115

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is actively seeking a reliable service provider for its "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" project. This procurement falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category and takes place within the United Kingdom. Interested parties should be aware that the tender is currently in the "Active" stage and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for tender submission is set for 20th July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time, with the contract period scheduled from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The opportunity requires one passenger assistant and involves a regular school route, reinforcing dependable weekday transport services for a specific route from postal codes BN8 6JD and BN8 5HN to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport and passenger assistance services. Companies with expertise in managing school transport logistics and a workforce capable of providing regular passenger assistance would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the duration and scope of the contract, participating businesses can expand their service portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector transport sphere. The competitive procurement process underscores the importance of demonstrating capability and reliability, offering successful bidders a substantial growth avenue. Interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare submissions in line with the prescribed selective procurement method to leverage this opportunity for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 6JD BN8 5HN BN8 6JD BN8 6DP To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PA required. TUPE may apply 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/28639b13-6711-48dd-9e80-5c507c1c6597 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28639b13-6711-48dd-9e80-5c507c1c6597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28639b13-6711-48dd-9e80-5c507c1c6597
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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