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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd12f527-02a1-4318-b035-eebb3b597cde

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services under a tender titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant". This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and is designated with the CPV code 60000000. The services are to be rendered in the United Kingdom, specifically involving routes to and from St Marys Wrestwood in TN40 2LU. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submission on 20th July 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract is planned to commence on 2nd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029. This procurement is structured as a selective, restricted procedure aimed at securing the services of a taxi and MPV provider, with a specific requirement for an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in passenger transport services. Companies operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) and capable of providing trained passenger assistants will find this contract particularly beneficial. Those with experience in managing school transport services across specified routes within the United Kingdom might gain a competitive advantage. As the procurement method is selective, it indicates an opportunity for businesses to deliver high-quality, niche services, positioning themselves favourably to meet the specific requirements outlined by the East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater WAV Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0SN TN38 8AS TN38 0TD TN37 6QA To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x epilepsy trained PA required. WAV Vehicle as 1 pupil travels in wheelchair. TUPE may apply 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/bbcc1439-0c48-4f8a-95f1-f219ddf13618 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc1439-0c48-4f8a-95f1-f219ddf13618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcc1439-0c48-4f8a-95f1-f219ddf13618
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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