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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-b5fd17-907c1abe-e73b-40bc-b7a5-3a072c63181f

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for an active tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under industry category CPV 60000000, which pertains to transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method is a selective procedure above the threshold. The tender involves providing transport services between specified locations in the United Kingdom, during weekdays. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 20th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The service contract is expected to commence on 2nd September 2026 and continue until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, especially those with experience in providing transport options for individuals with special needs as 2 epilepsy-trained passenger assistants are required. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it ideal for locally based transport companies looking to expand or secure long-term contracts with local government bodies. The restricted procedure ensures that qualified and suitable suppliers are selected, providing a fair competitive environment.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 2 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 4EH, BN27 3AQ, BN27 4DG and TN22 3XL 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: 2 x Epilepsy 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/f2e4b5e8-92d0-462d-acf5-17fe93b48386 |
| 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 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e4b5e8-92d0-462d-acf5-17fe93b48386

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e4b5e8-92d0-462d-acf5-17fe93b48386
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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