--- title: "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "East Sussex County Council" published: "2026-08-17" --- # Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant Buyer: East Sussex County Council Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council procured a passenger transport service for a school journey using a four-seat taxi or multi-purpose vehicle, with a passenger assistant required. The route runs from TN22 1QY to Oakley School on Waveney Road, TN10 3JU. The service operates on school days, Monday to Friday, during the daily school timetable of 08:45 to 15:15. The procurement falls within transport services and is classified under CPV 60000000. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council, based at County Hall in Lewes. This is a specialist school transport requirement combining vehicle provision, regular scheduled driving and passenger assistance for the school journey. The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. The award was made on 17 August 2026 to Edwards Cars and Minibuses, an SME, for £167,200. The awarded contract period runs from 3 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The tender had a submission deadline of 17 August 2026 at 10:15. The requirement was identified as a services contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active. The published information records one supplier and one route requirement, with the contract covering the four-seat vehicle, passenger assistant and weekday school transport service between the stated postcodes and Oakley School. This opportunity demonstrates demand from East Sussex County Council for dependable, scheduled school transport delivered by a small or medium-sized operator. A credible future competitor would need access to a suitable four-seat taxi or MPV, the capacity to provide weekday journeys throughout the school timetable, and a passenger assistant for the route. Operational reliability, safeguarding awareness and the ability to maintain consistent service for a school passenger would be central to competing effectively. The procurement was run through a restricted procedure above the threshold, so suppliers targeting similar requirements should be prepared for a formal, qualification-led process and to evidence their capability to deliver both driving and passenger-assistance responsibilities. ## Notice Vehicle type: 4 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 1QY To: Oakley School, Waveney Road, TN10 3JU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 08:45-15:15 Comments for Operator: 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/afcadf85-4150-48ac-bed5-bb1441e2220e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £167,200 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | East Sussex County Council | | Locality | LEWES | | Postcode area | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Edwards Cars and Minibuses | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 17 Aug 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcadf85-4150-48ac-bed5-bb1441e2220e - 13 Aug 2026 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d39c6ad-ba62-4761-b390-0a2356019de5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcadf85-4150-48ac-bed5-bb1441e2220e 17th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d39c6ad-ba62-4761-b390-0a2356019de5 13th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.sproc.net ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1ddf2b3-baa7-485b-9465-b5f1a42b9df4. 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