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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-b5fd17-935d07b3-b85a-4478-8c7a-3287833cda8b

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This tender falls under the transport services industry category and focuses on passenger assistance for MPVs with 1-8 seats. The service will be conducted from various locations in the United Kingdom to Willingdon Primary School, operational Monday to Friday during school hours. This selective procurement, using a restricted procedure, is currently active and scheduled to run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. Interested parties should note the tender period closing on 7th July 2026 at 11:00 AM.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in school transportation and passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies that can provide reliable and consistent service during school term times will find this contract appealing, especially those looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts in the UK. Engaging with this tender can create long-term business growth by establishing a relationship with a prominent local government authority like East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: MPV 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2JS, TN37 7FU, BN26 5LZ To: Willingdon Primary School, BN20 9RJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:55 - 15:10 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/b95f845e-cdb4-443f-9857-9198c83c1f92 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b95f845e-cdb4-443f-9857-9198c83c1f92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b95f845e-cdb4-443f-9857-9198c83c1f92
  3rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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