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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-a559212f-1a6b-4bdc-bb6a-17dc1ac675dd

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by East Sussex County Council, focused on a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This contract, categorised under the transport services industry, covered providing passenger assistant services for a predefined taxi route from TN22 4LT to Wallands Primary School, BN7 1PU, from Monday to Friday during school times, over three years starting from 3rd September 2026 until 31st July 2029. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded on 24th June 2026 to Taxi 4U, with a total value of £131,297. East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, acted as the contracting authority, with the tender originally published on 21st May 2026 and the tender period concluding on 1st June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Taxi 4U, the awarded SME, highlights a favourable environment for similar-sized businesses to compete. Businesses specialising in transport logistics, passenger services, and educational transport solutions will find this type of contract provides a stable, long-term client relationship and a consistent revenue stream over the contract period. Firms with operational capabilities within the UK, specifically those able to provide reliable and responsible passenger assistant services, would be ideally positioned to pursue and benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: TN22 4LT To: Wallands Primary School, BN7 1PU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:55-15:20 Comments for Operator: PA Required. TUPE Applies 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/119c8999-55f9-4e2f-a0ce-59e78b9fdcdc |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £131,297 |
| 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 | TAXI 4U |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119c8999-55f9-4e2f-a0ce-59e78b9fdcdc
- 21 May 2026 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154326ab-86e3-4b72-b01e-f614c0c7f4b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119c8999-55f9-4e2f-a0ce-59e78b9fdcdc
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154326ab-86e3-4b72-b01e-f614c0c7f4b2
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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