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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-c9c3292c-3e57-44cf-b274-58a43b9ff386

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is initiating a procurement process for transport services, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," which falls under the transport services industry category, with classification code 60000000. The contract encompasses routes starting from several locations, terminating at Hazel Court School, and operates Monday to Friday, covering school hours from 08:45 to 15:00. This tender is in the active stage, published on 7th July 2026, with a tender submission deadline set for 13th July 2026. The procurement method being employed is a restricted procedure above the threshold, offering a selective process tailored for eligible participants.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing wheelchair-accessible vehicles with passenger assistance. The contractual period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, presenting long-term engagement opportunities for businesses equipped to meet the specified requirements. Given the scope and duration of this tender, businesses adept in logistical planning and customer service, especially in educational settings, are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their portfolio through this contract with East Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seat WAV and 1 pupil will travel in their chair Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN35 4LT, TN38 9LE, TN38 0XP, TN33 9FN To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 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/324f92a3-e569-4fda-b7b1-f100eb2c0e71 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324f92a3-e569-4fda-b7b1-f100eb2c0e71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324f92a3-e569-4fda-b7b1-f100eb2c0e71
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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