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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-ad5cf02b-59ed-4a08-82ac-eb8f8b6e87a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" contract was carried out by East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' industry category and utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above threshold. The tender phase ended on 24th June 2026, with the contract award stage completed shortly after on the same day. The contract begins on 3rd September 2026 and extends to 31st July 2029. The service involves providing passenger assistants for taxi and MPV services required for school transport between BN22 9LB/BN237BN and The Flagship School, TN34 2AE, from Monday to Friday during school hours.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for transportation services providers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are well-suited for this selective procedure. With a contract value of £136,040 awarded to Vics Transport, large-scale service providers can also compete effectively if they ensure compliance with the set requirements. The project requires companies adept at managing passenger transport for educational purposes, particularly those with experience in providing passenger assistants. This contract could help businesses enhance their client portfolios by entering or expanding within the public sector transport services market.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: MPV Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 9LB and BN237BN To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 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/4c8bba5d-59de-41f5-9d9e-207046f481be |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 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 | £136,040 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8bba5d-59de-41f5-9d9e-207046f481be
- 17 Jun 2026 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17da61cd-827f-4ece-a455-db23cbcf6ff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8bba5d-59de-41f5-9d9e-207046f481be
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17da61cd-827f-4ece-a455-db23cbcf6ff6
  17th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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