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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2403979-8a59-42a6-87cc-07421444b7f6

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by East Sussex County Council, sought transport services for a passenger assistant for taxis and multi-purpose vehicles (1-8 seats) to facilitate school commutes between TN38 0LF and ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy, TN37 7LR. This contract falls under the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport, with reference CPV code 60000000. The tender was conducted through a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st June 2026 and the subsequent contract running from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The procurement stage is at 'Award', with Southern Travel Solutions Ltd named as the supplier and a contract value of GBP 91,048 confirmed on 8th June 2026.

This award offers significant business growth opportunities for firms in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing regular school transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable for engagement in such contracts, benefiting from potentially steady revenue streams and enhanced local visibility. Companies with a capacity for organising regular, reliable transport services and fulfilling public sector contracts are best positioned to compete and succeed in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0LF To: ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy, TN37 7LR Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:50 - 15:10 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/684f027c-f220-4d14-a69d-e203b734d354 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,048 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684f027c-f220-4d14-a69d-e203b734d354
- 11 May 2026 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb1fd59-1fd5-4b7d-aaf2-8b5d29d0e877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684f027c-f220-4d14-a69d-e203b734d354
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb1fd59-1fd5-4b7d-aaf2-8b5d29d0e877
  11th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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