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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-bf836091-6052-4528-92dc-d5a94271b5fa

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" service, classified under the CPV code "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)." This opportunity is within the services industry category and is specifically focusing on transport services needing a six-seater MPV with an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. The routes include pick-ups from BN27 postcodes to St Mary's Wrestwood, TN40 2LU, operating Monday to Friday during specified school hours. This restricted procedure procurement, part of a selective method, is in its tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions on 20th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is slated to begin on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing accessible transport solutions with specialised passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is well-suited for entities that can deliver tailored vehicle services with trained personnel. Given the geographical focus on East Sussex and the nature of services required, local businesses that can meet the operational demands efficiently would find this project beneficial for scaling their services and expanding their portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 6 seater MPV Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x Epilepsy trained PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3LE, BN27 1QW and BN27 4EH 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. 1 x folding 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/2b9210a0-1ff0-4124-bfc8-bf1db7069b4a |
| 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 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9210a0-1ff0-4124-bfc8-bf1db7069b4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9210a0-1ff0-4124-bfc8-bf1db7069b4a
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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