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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-af5e872d-7a98-4516-b496-c11e9f60400f

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," focused on providing transport services within the United Kingdom. This procurement process pertains to the transport services industry and falls under the CPV code 60000000. The buying organisation is located in Lewes, East Sussex. The procurement stage was completed with an active award status as of 19th May 2026. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method involving a restricted procedure above the threshold, was initially published on 15th May 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th May 2026. The contract period spans from 22nd May 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport services industry, particularly those who can provide specialised taxi and MPV services with a passenger assistant for routes within the UK. The procurement is of particular relevance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for businesses with a strong reputation in providing quality transport solutions to successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their operations or establish a presence within East Sussex may find significant growth opportunities through such contracts.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN8 5FB To: BN20 8NX Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 to 15:30 Comments: ASD, ADHD, FASD 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/cf7c8449-5f6d-45dc-860a-c9d39b64c401 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,700 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 22:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7c8449-5f6d-45dc-860a-c9d39b64c401
- 15 May 2026 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e743a032-9357-4581-8100-8f776c62518c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7c8449-5f6d-45dc-860a-c9d39b64c401
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e743a032-9357-4581-8100-8f776c62518c
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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