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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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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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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-df8f8f36-1050-4a64-aa48-134084b4e052

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for providing transport services, specifically taxi and MPV passenger assistance for 1-8 seats, including an epilepsy-trained passenger assistant. This procurement, titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant," follows a restricted procedure above the threshold. The services will cover transport routes from BN7 2LB/BN7 2RL to Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY, operating Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 15:10. The contract period spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the award concluded on 8th June 2026 and published on 18th June 2026. The industry category for this opportunity is "Transport services (excluding Waste transport)" and is located in the United Kingdom. The buyer, East Sussex County Council, is situated at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specializing in tailored passenger services and experienced with additional care requirements, such as epilepsy-trained assistance. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing reliable transport solutions with appropriately trained staff will find this procurement beneficial for growth and extending their service portfolio. Southern Travel Solutions Ltd has been successfully awarded the contract, setting a benchmark for competitive bids with a focus on tailored transport services.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes - epilepsy trained Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 2LB BN7 2RL To: Acre Wood Academy Sixth Form, TN6 2DY Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:00 - 15:10 Comments for Operator: Epilepsy trained PA required. TUPE applies 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/d2180f1d-db34-49db-87c1-672a52b37600 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £175,560 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN TRAVEL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2180f1d-db34-49db-87c1-672a52b37600
- 21 May 2026 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35efbb4-e863-44df-b042-89a967fd93e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2180f1d-db34-49db-87c1-672a52b37600
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35efbb4-e863-44df-b042-89a967fd93e7
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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