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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-dd48db3b-50e7-4eec-912e-c2fba839b49b

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the tender stage involves East Sussex County Council seeking services under the title "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." The procurement falls under the transport services category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom, specifically involving routes in BN25 3JF, BN25 3BD, and BN25 4AQ, to St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU. The tender, classified under CPV code 60000000, was published on 14 July 2026 and is managed through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is 20 July 2026, with the contract period running from 2 September 2026 to 31 July 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they meet the outlined suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those experienced in school transportation and passenger assistance, would find this contract promising. With regular weekday routes and precise timing requirements, companies adept in logistics and possessing suitable fleet arrangements stand to benefit from the partnership with East Sussex County Council. The potential application of TUPE regulations also indicates a need for businesses experienced in employee transfers within their operational strategies.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 8 Seater Passenger Assistant Required: 1 x PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN25 3JF, BN25 3BD and BN25 4AQ To: St Marys Wrestwood, TN40 2LU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:40 to 16:00 and Fri 08:40-14:30 Comments for Operator: 1 x PA required. 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/be080a26-5087-4f9d-a6e6-632f804fb802 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 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

- 14 Jul 2026 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be080a26-5087-4f9d-a6e6-632f804fb802

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be080a26-5087-4f9d-a6e6-632f804fb802
  14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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