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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-add16e8e-a181-4efb-9ab0-86451b251dfe

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services, commencing on 7th September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. The service involves transporting passengers from various locations within East Sussex to ISP Battle School and operates Monday to Friday during school hours. The project falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and was facilitated through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement method was selective, and the tender period concluded on 1st June 2026. The key participant, Vics Transport, has been awarded the contract, valued at £195,545, as of 8th July 2026.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations within the transport services industry that can provide dedicated passenger assistance. The project is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its focus on local route operations and consistent weekday schedules. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, reliable transport services for educational purposes have the potential to benefit significantly from such contracts and establish long-term relationships with local councils, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN21 4LG BN20 8RG BN23 8BN BN23 7NS To: ISP Battle School, TN33 0TX Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs: 8:55-15:20 Fri: 8:55-12:30 Comments for Operator: One PA required on the route 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/ee5b072e-8f29-4518-97fc-a39ef6e8f417 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,545 |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b072e-8f29-4518-97fc-a39ef6e8f417
- 15 May 2026 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c52756-0d9e-41c1-9276-fc4a4bc43d4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b072e-8f29-4518-97fc-a39ef6e8f417
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c52756-0d9e-41c1-9276-fc4a4bc43d4b
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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