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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-dd6c1f4f-6879-4d4f-ae05-eb6374180ee2

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has initiated a procurement process seeking services for "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" within the transport sector. The service involves a daily school-time taxi route requiring a passenger assistant, operating from postal codes BN20 7PB and BN21 1RH to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. This tender is presented at the tender stage, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement follows a selective method through a restricted procedure above the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10:00 am on 13th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2029. This opportunity is especially notable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the council's procurement strategy to support such businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the passenger transport and service sectors to expand their market footprint by collaborating with a reputable contracting authority like East Sussex County Council. Companies specialising in school and specialised transport services, especially those capable of providing passenger assistants, stand to benefit from the long-term duration of this contract. SMEs with a focus on local community engagement and a reliable track record in passenger transportation are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The potential for contract extensions and the council's emphasis on quality service provision offer a platform for sustainable business growth and community service development.

## Notice

Vehicle type: 06 Seat MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 7PB, BN21 1RH To: Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Comments for Operator: 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/74018e92-4ef9-4fdb-8f66-235d15992883 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74018e92-4ef9-4fdb-8f66-235d15992883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74018e92-4ef9-4fdb-8f66-235d15992883
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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