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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-c49f39c7-e881-4d7d-ad81-a488e482f3ba

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by East Sussex County Council involved a contract for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services, classified under the transportation services industry (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The service involves providing a passenger assistant for a designated taxi route operating from TN37 7BX to The Flagship School, TN34 2AE, five days a week during school hours. This tender progressed through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender, initiated on 19 June 2026, completed the award stage by 23 June 2026, with the contract commencing on 24 June 2026 and extending until 31 July 2028. The procurement was designed to be suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a notable growth opportunity valued at £81,400.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for transport services providers, particularly SMEs, to expand their portfolio within the public sector by offering specialised passenger transport services. Businesses with experience in managing transportation routes and ensuring the safety and assistance of passengers in school settings would stand out as ideal candidates. The nature of the procurement—long-term commitment with a predictable schedule—ensures continued revenue and allows for stable operational planning, which is beneficial for SMEs looking to scale their business operations through secure, government-backed contracts.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required and space around him Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN37 7BX To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-14:30 Comments: PA required and space around him. 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/88d656f1-6c00-429c-8a8d-726bc1d01e8c |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,400 |
| 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 | 247 TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d656f1-6c00-429c-8a8d-726bc1d01e8c
- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033b0391-ac31-4357-b1dd-5f42a7533235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d656f1-6c00-429c-8a8d-726bc1d01e8c
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033b0391-ac31-4357-b1dd-5f42a7533235
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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