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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-b5fd17-9fc00914-f303-4a62-96f1-f75f14df6981

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services through a restricted procedure for a passenger assistant for taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) services. The contract involves daily transport from specific regions, including BN2 8EL, BN26 6TD, and BN8 5HN, to LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT, operating Monday through Friday. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is classified under "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" with CPV code 60000000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th August 2026 and the contract period starting on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement documentation. By participating in this tender, businesses engaged in the provision of transport services can expand their geographic reach within the United Kingdom and establish or enhance their relationships with public sector clients. The requirement for minimal passenger seating and adherence to a set schedule may particularly suit specialised local transport providers or firms with flexible resource allocation capabilities. The selective procurement method underscores the importance of aligning business capabilities with the specific criteria set by East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN2 8EL BN26 6TD BN8 5HN To: LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs - 9:30-16:00 Fri - 9:30-14:30 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 will need a space next to them 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/da387a4e-0190-453d-8053-2a52a67aa7cb |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 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

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da387a4e-0190-453d-8053-2a52a67aa7cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da387a4e-0190-453d-8053-2a52a67aa7cb
  30th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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