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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-b5fd17-857d991c-3112-4732-bd59-704cf2b6c0ca

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services, which includes the requirement for an epilepsy and PEG trained passenger assistant. The procurement falls under the transport services category and is to be conducted through a selective, restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs. Services are required in the United Kingdom, specifically for the school route between BN22 0UN and Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. This opportunity is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 13th July 2026. The contract will begin on 3rd September 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, with operations scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during school hours.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the transport services sector, particularly those equipped to offer specialised passenger assistance. It is ideally suited for SMEs that have capacity and experience in managing school transport operations, especially those providing trained passenger assistants. The requirement for epilepsy and PEG trained assistants means businesses with skilled personnel will have a competitive advantage, positioning them well in offering compliant services and expanding their client base within the region.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy and PEG trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 0UN To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 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/55d9e30f-1602-4719-b3b4-34c1a8f75522 |
| 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 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d9e30f-1602-4719-b3b4-34c1a8f75522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d9e30f-1602-4719-b3b4-34c1a8f75522
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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