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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-b5fd17-75f24e43-f52f-470e-a319-bfe8a41ca1db

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by East Sussex County Council, involves a tender for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, focusing on transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement relates to providing a vehicle with an epilepsy and PEG-trained passenger assistant, required for taxi routes between BN22 9BJ, BN22 9LT, and Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. The service is scheduled for weekdays from 08:45 to 15:00. Currently, at the Tender stage, the procurement process employs a selective method under a restricted procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 13th July 2026 at 10:00. The contract is slated to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, who are suited to meet the specific requirements such as providing specialised passenger assistance. Companies experienced in providing trained staff for specific care needs and possessing vehicles for passenger transport can benefit significantly from this tender. Additionally, businesses based in or capable of operating within the specified UK locations stand to gain, leveraging the continuous weekday engagement as a stable source of revenue.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9BJ, BN22 9LT To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy and PEG trained 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/b43040d5-db3a-4643-a9ad-1a7e0b6a5c2b |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43040d5-db3a-4643-a9ad-1a7e0b6a5c2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43040d5-db3a-4643-a9ad-1a7e0b6a5c2b
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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