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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-d848acca-e44c-4452-a163-8a387721c3ab

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council conducted a procurement process for the provision of taxi and Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) (1-8 seats) passenger assistant services. This contract, under the classification of transport services, is located in the United Kingdom and was completed at the award stage. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a restricted procedure, primarily aimed at above-threshold contracts. The tender was published on 3rd June 2026, and the tender period concluded on 15th June 2026, with the contract period slated from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029. Key routes for this service include a daily commute to New Horizons School in East Sussex, operating Monday through Friday.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in transport services. It offers a long-term engagement lasting nearly three years, showcasing stability and a consistent revenue stream. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its selective procurement method, fostering competitive participation. Businesses with capabilities in providing reliable transport solutions, particularly to educational institutions, could find lucrative potential in this contract, considering the structured frequency and detailed requirements for passenger assistance.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 5AL TN33 0DJ TN40 2RX To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 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/faa59fcd-d79f-4b95-8c3a-cd0295a41e7f |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 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 | £204,440 |
| 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 | VICS TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa59fcd-d79f-4b95-8c3a-cd0295a41e7f
- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ffeb33-6ca0-4ed1-bd7a-4ff649adc94a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faa59fcd-d79f-4b95-8c3a-cd0295a41e7f
  19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5ffeb33-6ca0-4ed1-bd7a-4ff649adc94a
  3rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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