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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-b5fd17-970d2d67-f5e5-4536-9865-5f861368eecd

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by East Sussex County Council for the "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service, classified under the transport services industry category. This tender, currently in the tender stage, was published on 14th July 2026 and involves providing passenger assistant services for an epilepsy-trained PA on designated taxi routes. The contract is scheduled to start on 2nd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. The service requires daily operations from Monday to Friday within specific timeframes, transporting passengers within specified regions in the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the deadline for submission is 20th July 2026 at 10:00 am.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in transport services, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. The requirement for providing an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant suggests that companies with expertise in care and transport services could leverage their capabilities. Businesses located within or operating in the proximate regions of East Sussex, with the capacity to adhere to the specified contractual timings and conditions, are ideally positioned to bid effectively. Furthermore, with the contract extending nearly three years, this opportunity offers a stable and enduring engagement for successful bidders.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 8BJ, BN22 9EZ (x2) 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: 1 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/c02de0c2-c7a2-4504-9a47-274608777514 |
| 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 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02de0c2-c7a2-4504-9a47-274608777514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02de0c2-c7a2-4504-9a47-274608777514
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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