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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-d7954869-05df-47d3-ade5-9b3d91f2bfab

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) passenger assistant services under the industry category of transport services. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions being 10th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The service involves a daily school transportation route from BN20 7QY and BN20 8NP to Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF, operational Monday through Friday. The contract will commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. This tender is following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, specifically targeting transport service providers in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for taxi and transport service providers, particularly those capable of supplying wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistants. The contract's multi-year duration ensures sustained revenue streams and potential expansion within educational transportation sectors. The emphasis on selective procurement means experienced suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete, given the tailored services required and the structured procurement process. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector transport services.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 08 seat WAV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 7QY, BN20 8NP To: Hazel Court FE, BN21 2XF Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: 1 x wheelchair traveller 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/e1e7e652-a97c-47ae-9517-8f0ee2a355b3 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 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

- 6 Jul 2026 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e7e652-a97c-47ae-9517-8f0ee2a355b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e7e652-a97c-47ae-9517-8f0ee2a355b3
  6th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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