--- title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to a contract facilitated by East Sussex County Council, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." Categorised under transport services, the contract involves providing taxi services with a passenger assistant for routes to Summerdown Primary School, operating Monday to Friday. The tender was issued through a restricted procedure above the threshold, focused on services with the CPV classification of "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." The procurement journey has transitioned from the tendering phase, with the contract award stage completed as of 3rd August 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The services will operate within the United Kingdom, specifically related to routes from various locations within the BN27 postal area. This tender provides a substantial business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. With the contract valued at £155,952, the engagement offers economic benefits to businesses that can efficiently manage passenger transport services. Companies that can provide accessibility-focused transport solutions with qualified passenger assistants would be well-positioned to meet the contract's requirements. East Sussex County Council's procurement process signals a commitment to leveraging local SME capabilities, offering a pathway for growth and service expansion within the transport industry. The Sussex Cars Association has been awarded the contract, emphasising the suitability for local entities to tender competitively and expand their service footprint in public sector opportunities. ## Notice Vehicle type: 08 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3JZ, BN27 1GZ, BN27 1FL, BN27 4FB To: Summerdown Primary School, BN22 9PZ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 14:45 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/58f3659d-757a-4d11-a77e-d3583222f071 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £155,952 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SUSSEX CARS ASSOCIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f3659d-757a-4d11-a77e-d3583222f071 - 27 Jul 2026 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a3a8eb-d1c1-455c-aa97-d7e82c7e8884 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f3659d-757a-4d11-a77e-d3583222f071 4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a3a8eb-d1c1-455c-aa97-d7e82c7e8884 27th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.sproc.net ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-927f288f-c45a-4389-b023-3ef1334fb164. 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