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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-b0c9da96-b01a-4382-832b-fd0340d78a43

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant service was conducted by East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and was carried out through a restricted procedure, above the threshold, indicating selectiveness in bidder participation. The tender process commenced with the publication date on 6th July 2026, and the tender period concluded on 10th July 2026. The awarded contract will run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029. The passenger assistant services are required for the daily school-time route from BN25 3HF, BN25 3HJ to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, from Monday to Friday. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Call-a-Cab Sussex Ltd on 15th July 2026, valued at GBP 159,600.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transport services. It seeks providers who can supply a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) with a licensed and trained passenger assistant. Such businesses can tap into a steady, lucrative business with a long contract period. Companies experienced in public transport and passenger care, especially those with staff trained to support passengers with epilepsy and PEG needs, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. With the buyer being East Sussex County Council, businesses also have the prospect of building a long-term relationship with a stable public sector client, further enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 08 seat WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy and PEG trained PA. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3HF, BN25 3HJ To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: PA will need to be epilepsy trained and PEG trained. Fixed manual Ottobock on discovery base. 202328100202 Approx 28kg. Wheelchair needs to be locked in place. 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/995ce9e9-fae1-4bbd-af77-94fde999cc01 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,600 |
| 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 | CALL-A-CAB SUSSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995ce9e9-fae1-4bbd-af77-94fde999cc01
- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f369a4a-9e87-4bc6-a5b4-7160f3bcf83c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/995ce9e9-fae1-4bbd-af77-94fde999cc01
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f369a4a-9e87-4bc6-a5b4-7160f3bcf83c
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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