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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-a8b54aca-67bc-4c46-a2d0-b239076a30b3

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is currently managing a procurement process for a "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service, with an active tender stage as of 3rd July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services category with the CPV code 60000000. The service involves providing minibuses with medically trained passenger assistants for routes from various locations to Willingdon Community School in the United Kingdom, operating from Monday to Friday during school hours. The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, accepting tenders until 7th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services with a focus on school commutes. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer vehicles equipped to handle medical assistance are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a medically trained passenger assistant further indicates opportunities for businesses that can provide healthcare support during transport. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and access long-term revenue through collaboration with a reputable county council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Minibus 08 seats Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, medically trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 2LJ, BN27 4NE, BN27 2JS, TN31 6TN To: Willingdon Community School, BN20 9QX Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:30 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: Medically trained PA for pupil with Factor Vii Deficiency. 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/b26aee37-c02b-4350-9933-a64d3550038a |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 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

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26aee37-c02b-4350-9933-a64d3550038a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b26aee37-c02b-4350-9933-a64d3550038a
  3rd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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