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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-bf4ac403-d141-498b-abe0-578d4c4b6a9b

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Passenger Assistant services for taxi and MPV vehicles seating 1-8 passengers. The contract involves transport services between TN6 3EG and TN22 5PW, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during school times (08:45 to 15:05). This procurement falls under the transport services category and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tendering stage concluded by 9th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 12th June 2026 and ending on 31st July 2028. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £77,056.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing passenger assistance for children who may require additional support, such as selective mute children. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, given the nature and scale of the service required. Companies with experience in providing tailored and empathetic passenger services will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the UK transport sector.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN6 3EG To: TN22 5PW Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday only Daily School Time: 08:45 to 15:05 Comments: Siblings aged 5 and 7. Can be selective mute with new people. ________________________________________ 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/29ea5d28-0c58-4b07-856b-892faf1eb8a7 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,056 |
| 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 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea5d28-0c58-4b07-856b-892faf1eb8a7
- 4 Jun 2026 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfdcbbd-9388-4c34-b366-8f0cc1aa598e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea5d28-0c58-4b07-856b-892faf1eb8a7
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfdcbbd-9388-4c34-b366-8f0cc1aa598e
  4th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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