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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-b5fd17-90283e40-914b-4d9d-b59c-cc8f8d22918c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process entitled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This contract falls under the industry category of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" and involves providing taxi services with a passenger assistant for routes within the United Kingdom, specifically from various locations in Brighton to St Marys Wrestwood. The tender utilises a restricted procedure, which is a selective procurement method, with a deadline for submissions on 20th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029, offering a comprehensive service schedule from Monday to Friday.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in transport logistics and passenger services. The nature of the contract suggests it is ideal for businesses capable of ensuring reliability and safety over an extended period, making it suitable for those with a focus on school transport needs. Engaging in this contract could aid in expanding business networks within the public sector, especially for entities in the transport services industry looking to establish a robust presence in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 8UT, BN23 7ES, BN22 7QE and BN23 8DA 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/d696b7e6-a74c-45c8-8d7b-0505534cebeb |
| 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 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d696b7e6-a74c-45c8-8d7b-0505534cebeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d696b7e6-a74c-45c8-8d7b-0505534cebeb
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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