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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-b5fd17-8ee2ab8e-fa71-41dc-bccc-2f87570f15ad

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## Summary

The current procurement process, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," is conducted by East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category within the transport industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement is at the tender stage with a selective method, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. Prospective bidders must note the deadline for tender submission is set for 10:00 am on 20th July 2026. The contract period will run from 2nd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The service requires the daily transport of passengers from specified locations to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, across weekdays.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing taxi and MPV vehicle types with passenger assistants. It holds potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the eligibility criteria, although it is not aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract duration of nearly three years, businesses can benefit from a stable and recurring income stream, thereby fostering business growth. Companies that are experienced in managing school transport routes with personnel capable of handling special requirements such as the necessity of a passenger assistant should find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9HZ and BN22 9JL 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/61e4e08a-1837-4c57-a334-4c3b5e36dfc0 |
| 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 17:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e4e08a-1837-4c57-a334-4c3b5e36dfc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e4e08a-1837-4c57-a334-4c3b5e36dfc0
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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