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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-d32da54b-7dc1-44a5-84fc-8c94158ff927

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, located in Lewes, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." This contract falls within the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and has been awarded as of 10th July 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract covers a period from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, encompassing routes within various postal codes in the United Kingdom to Acre Wood Primary and Acre Wood Sixth Form in TN6 1BN and TN6 2DY, respectively. The contract, valued at £212,040, was awarded to Hams Travel, a large supplier based in Kent.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in providing passenger assistant services for small vehicles, such as taxis and MPVs accommodating up to eight passengers. SMEs could find this contract particularly advantageous, given its suitability criteria. By participating in contracts like this, businesses can expand their service offerings, strengthen relationships within local authorities, and increase their market presence in the public transport sector. The regular, school-time frequency of the service ensures a consistent business opportunity across an extensive contract period.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3PW BN27 3ND BN27 3EQ BN27 1GF To: Acre Wood Primary, TN6 1BN and Acre Wood Sixth Form, TN6 2DY Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Primary - 09:15 - 15:15 Sixth Form - 09:00 - 15:10 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/ca8535c2-dcb5-4952-a976-cf44f72e3f33 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,040 |
| 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 | HAMS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca8535c2-dcb5-4952-a976-cf44f72e3f33
- 19 May 2026 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4835951-6b69-4136-a4c1-2902ab64e9b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca8535c2-dcb5-4952-a976-cf44f72e3f33
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4835951-6b69-4136-a4c1-2902ab64e9b2
  19th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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