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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-b5fd17-720e58b5-c2cc-4039-8992-240a9fc3c0d7

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for a contracting process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, with services primarily taking place in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is conducted using a restricted procedure that is above the threshold, indicating a selective procurement method. The tender was published on 14th July 2026, with a submission deadline on 20th July 2026 by 10:00 am. The procurement contract will run from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, covering transportation services on weekdays with specified routes and times for school transit.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger assistance with vehicles accommodating 1-8 seats. The contract's three-year duration offers a stable business growth prospect for SMEs seeking to expand their service footprint in the public sector. With the procurement being tailored for small and medium enterprises, this opportunity is well-suited for agile businesses that can meet the operational requirements laid out by the East Sussex County Council. Potential bidders should ensure compliance with restricted procedure criteria to be considered for this opportunity.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN34 2EH TN34 2LG TN34 3PL TN34 3PL TN34 3PL TN35 5TB 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/c3b4e6c6-5312-4dac-95df-ec2717fd3e7e |
| 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 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b4e6c6-5312-4dac-95df-ec2717fd3e7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b4e6c6-5312-4dac-95df-ec2717fd3e7e
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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