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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-b5fd17-9fe95e5c-dcd3-44c8-88f9-7bc8bac86d84

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring taxi and MPV passenger assistant services, under the industry category of transport services. The services will facilitate a taxi route for school commuting, starting from various locations like BN23 5RW and BN24 5GP to Ocklynge Junior School in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted through a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 4th August 2026. Contracting is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will last until 31st July 2029, offering a consistent requirement for services during school timings from Monday to Friday.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, especially small and medium enterprises, to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public entity. It involves providing passenger assistant services using 8-seater vehicles, making it suitable for companies with a fleet of vehicles and experience in daily school transportation. The contract's extended timeframe presents stable revenue potential, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand within the educational transport sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 5RW, BN24 5GP, BN27 2LS, BN23 5RH To: Ocklynge Junior School, BN20 8XN Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50 to 15:20 Comments for Operator: Shared PA required 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/c5be8050-f804-4424-b692-0d46a21b31ce |
| 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 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5be8050-f804-4424-b692-0d46a21b31ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5be8050-f804-4424-b692-0d46a21b31ce
  30th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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