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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-e0ff6935-3573-4bc6-98a4-3c7a8f3513d0

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking to procure transport services through a selective procedure for a tender entitled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant." The procurement process focuses on the transportation industry category, specifically for passenger services, excluding waste transport. It involves a proposed taxi route from TN22 5UN and BN8 5PD to LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT, operating daily during school hours. The procurement stage is a tender with its tender period concluding on 1st June 2026 at 10:30 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2026 and end on 31st July 2029, providing transport services in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing passenger assistant services for saloon vehicles and MPVs. The opportunity is particularly suited to SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses well-equipped to handle weekday school transport schedules could leverage this tender to secure long-term growth and operational expansion. Participation in a selective tendering process allows companies who can demonstrate competence and compliance with specific criteria to gain access to this contract, providing a robust foundation for building a reputation with public sector clients.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 5UN, BN8 5PD To: LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 09:00-16:00 and Friday 09:00-14:30 Comments for Operator: PA required 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/5d0da703-c6c3-4275-a9ac-38c93f55e353 |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 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

- 15 May 2026 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0da703-c6c3-4275-a9ac-38c93f55e353

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0da703-c6c3-4275-a9ac-38c93f55e353
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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