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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-b9090f7c-94dd-420e-adc5-e1313245766f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by East Sussex County Council, concerns the provision of "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services. This procurement falls under the "Transport services" category and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the threshold and reached the award stage on 25th June 2026. The contracting period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. Initially published on 1st June 2026 and closed on 15th June 2026, the process emphasizes the need for services covering all routes specified in the school contract for South Downs West.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for growth in the transport services sector, offering a contract valued at £2,551,928. Businesses equipped with suitable fleet and personnel for passenger assistance are well-positioned to benefit, especially SMEs, as the tender explicitly considers their participation. The chosen supplier, Jetstream Airport Transfers, reflects the council's preference for a capable small business partner to service the contract, highlighting potential avenues for other SMEs in future procurements of similar nature. By fulfilling the outlined specifications, businesses can not only contribute to meeting the council's requirements but also strengthen their market presence.

## Notice

Tender request for One school contract - South Downs West Please refer to Service Specification attached in this tender. *The daily price for the driver and personal assistant must cover the full cost of ALL ROUTES outlined in the specification document* 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/a35ca731-538e-4cf1-b2fe-fc47d9855383 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £2,551,928 |
| 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 | JETSTREAM AIRPORT TRANSFERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35ca731-538e-4cf1-b2fe-fc47d9855383
- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b894384e-2adf-4899-a064-bf032e003fb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35ca731-538e-4cf1-b2fe-fc47d9855383
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b894384e-2adf-4899-a064-bf032e003fb5
  1st June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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