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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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published: "2026-10-06"
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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-abbf35d1-9093-41e9-8a43-1e4babc2c895

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council procured a school passenger taxi service using a saloon car, with a passenger assistant. The journey runs from BN23 8EQ to BN7 2XH, serving a pupil whose stated needs include social, emotional and mental health needs, autism spectrum disorder, Crohn’s disease and PICA. The service is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays during the school day, from 12:30 to 15:30. This is passenger transport with an assistance requirement, rather than a general taxi service. The buyer is East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, and the route is defined by its postcodes; the data identifies the country as the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Newhaven and Seaford Taxis. The award was made on 5 October 2026, at a value of £61,152. The contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 31 July 2029. The council used a restricted procedure, with selection limited to invited candidates, and the stated procurement method was selective. The tender deadline was 5 October 2026 at 10:00. The service was classified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published information identifies one service requirement and gives no separate lot structure. No evaluation weighting or detailed award criteria are included in the available procurement details.

For firms preparing for a similar East Sussex County Council requirement, this award shows demand for a scheduled, low-volume school transport route rather than a broad fleet service. A credible supplier would need to provide a suitable saloon vehicle, deliver the specified twice-weekly journey reliably within school-day hours, and supply a passenger assistant able to support a passenger with the stated health, developmental and behavioural needs. Relevant experience in assisted school transport, dependable route planning and continuity of service would be commercially pertinent. The requirement was marked as suitable for SMEs, so a smaller local operator with the right vehicle and appropriately capable staff could be well placed to compete. The restricted procedure also indicates that future competitors should be prepared to meet selection requirements before being invited to submit a full offer.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN23 8EQ To: BN7 2XH Frequency: Monday and Wednesday only Daily School Time: 12:30 to 15:30 both days Comments: Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Chron's disease, PICA 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/d50a19d2-7e1d-4ff6-8d8e-141128ea4f16 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,152 |
| 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 | Newhaven and Seaford Taxis |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2026 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50a19d2-7e1d-4ff6-8d8e-141128ea4f16
- 1 Oct 2026 at 20:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab17cab9-1af7-4da1-8b38-b15d13c1bcf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50a19d2-7e1d-4ff6-8d8e-141128ea4f16
  6th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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