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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-b5fd17-919ebbea-e36a-4d23-9df2-9e08c06f4fca

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking proposals for the provision of taxi and multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) services, including a Passenger Assistant, as part of their transport services procurement. The tender caters to a specific transport requirement for a daily school taxi route from BN25 3DD and BN25 2AS to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. Operated from Monday to Friday, the service operates during school hours (08:45 - 15:00). The procurement process is in the Tender stage until 13th July 2026, with the contract period set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure for services under the CPV classification 60000000, covering all locations in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a long-term growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing a WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) and trained epilepsy staff. The requirement for a specific female Passenger Assistant adds a niche aspect to this procurement. It's especially suitable for SMEs that ensure compliance with detailed service requirements, offering a stable client relationship with a county council over several years. Businesses with experience in school transport and those familiar with Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) may find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, Female epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3DD, BN25 2AS To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: One passenger travels in folding manual RMS Caddy. Epilepsy trained PA required. Female 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/c957b6dd-0496-4aa6-b0f7-47434deec0bf |
| 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 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c957b6dd-0496-4aa6-b0f7-47434deec0bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c957b6dd-0496-4aa6-b0f7-47434deec0bf
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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