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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-cc16a077-31a2-4e0b-840a-500371214e5c

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services with passenger assistants trained in epilepsy care. The contract, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," involves a vehicle route from BN9 0FD/BN9 0BU to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, operating Monday to Friday from 08:50 to 15:10. This contract falls under the CPV category for transport services and was pursued through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above threshold. While the award was made on 15th July 2026, the tender period concluded on 10th July 2026. The contract is set to run from 4th September 2026 to 31st July 2029 within the United Kingdom, with a total value of £161,484 awarded to 24x7 Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing vehicles with passenger assistants trained in specialised care, such as epilepsy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable participants under the procurement criteria. Companies providing comprehensive passenger transport solutions with capability for personalised assistant care are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. This tender not only highlights a demand for capable transportation solutions but also underscores the importance of value-added services within the public procurement framework.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN9 0FD, BN9 0BU To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. 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/9a857a9c-db4b-46e5-bf1a-32050d4b7d06 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,484 |
| 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a857a9c-db4b-46e5-bf1a-32050d4b7d06
- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36841d20-7265-4fc9-a49a-cf75ce027df2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a857a9c-db4b-46e5-bf1a-32050d4b7d06
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36841d20-7265-4fc9-a49a-cf75ce027df2
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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