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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-b5fd17-93f9c2cd-0298-4f50-9982-a97701414f07

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, is seeking services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" in the transport services industry. The focus is on transporting passengers from locations BN26 6ET, BN27 1FS, and BN26 6LT to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, United Kingdom. This represents a daily service between Monday and Friday during school times. The procurement is in the tender stage with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th July 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the contract period set to start on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable passenger assistance services across designated routes in East Sussex. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to fulfil this tender, aligning with the process's SME-friendly nature. The structured nature of the contract, spanning several years, provides an excellent opportunity for long-term business relationships and increased engagement with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 08 Seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6ET, BN27 1FS, BN26 6LT To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 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/aec50eac-1f96-4d99-9b39-730476801295 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 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

- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec50eac-1f96-4d99-9b39-730476801295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec50eac-1f96-4d99-9b39-730476801295
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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