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title: "Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant - Minibus (10-16 seats) Passenger Assistant

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d47164-c5ad-4e3b-ba4f-780b3584121c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of minibus passenger assistant services, aimed at transporting students to Ropemakers Academy in East Sussex. Classified under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" industry category, this procurement process utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure. The tender period closed on 1 June 2026, with the award made on 24 June 2026. The contract, valued at £368,600, commences on 3 September 2026 and continues until 31 July 2029. Services will be required on a Monday to Friday schedule from 08:30 to 14:30.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their operations in the transport services sector. The contract’s requirement for a minibus and passenger assistants aligns well with businesses that specialise in school transportation or similar logistics services. Those businesses capable of meeting the route and scheduling demands stand to benefit from securing a substantial and sustained service contract with the local government, thereby enhancing their market presence and revenue streams.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Minibus (10-16) Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 9RU, BN9 9JN, BN9 9HN, BN9 9XF, BN26 6NQ, BN26 6FD To: Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:30 - 14:30 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/1bda9b9b-4259-490f-9c54-fbe196d01a3c |
| 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 | 1 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 | £368,600 |
| 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 | NICHOLAS OLIVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bda9b9b-4259-490f-9c54-fbe196d01a3c
- 21 May 2026 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58932ec4-3cca-48bb-b4f0-39ddeb04dd94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bda9b9b-4259-490f-9c54-fbe196d01a3c
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58932ec4-3cca-48bb-b4f0-39ddeb04dd94
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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