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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-b5fd17-9f58077a-69b0-4256-a47b-4ce9040f3991

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a selective procurement process titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This tender falls under the transport services category, focusing specifically on providing a passenger assistant trained in epilepsy for an 8-seat MPV on a proposed taxi route to Hazel Court School in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 13th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and run until 31st July 2029. This opportunity, published on 7th July 2026, is operating under a restricted procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses operating within the transportation services industry, particularly those skilled in providing specialised passenger support. Companies that have skilled staff and prior experience in managing routes requiring a dedicated passenger assistant will be well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on delivering personalised transport solutions could greatly benefit by expanding their service offerings and establishing a relationship with a reputable public institution like East Sussex County Council. This contract offers steady work over a multi-year period, enabling potential growth and stability for successful bidders.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 08 seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 6TG, BN23 7BH, BN23 7PQ, BN23 8AF To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 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/4c69fdc0-217d-41ad-8d37-9c7a2d86776a |
| 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 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c69fdc0-217d-41ad-8d37-9c7a2d86776a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c69fdc0-217d-41ad-8d37-9c7a2d86776a
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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