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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-e1c70a61-29cf-463a-a960-b2cfa8192960

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the transport services category. This procurement opportunity, which involved the transportation of students using a wheelchair accessible vehicle between BN26 6HT and St Pier's College, was processed through a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. The tender period ended on 15 June 2026, and the contract was awarded to Vics Transport on 16 June 2026, with a commencement date of 19 June 2026 and a conclusion date set for 31 July 2028. The main location for this service is within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the transport services category with a focus on ensuring passenger safety through an epilepsy-trained assistant.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessible transport services, especially those equipped with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and personnel trained in epilepsy assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet these criteria are well-positioned to venture into contractual engagements with public entities like East Sussex County Council. Such contracts are not only financially rewarding, given the contract value of £50,838, but also offer a stable, multi-year service engagement that supports business growth and stability. The need for specialised skills such as epilepsy-trained personnel makes this tender particularly lucrative for transport providers with capabilities in accommodating special needs passengers.

## Notice

ONLY BID FOR THIS ROUTE IF YOU HAVE A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE AND EPILEPSY TRAINED PA READY TO GO Vehicle type: WAV- Wheel chair vehicle required Passenger Assistant Required: Yes - Epilepsy trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN26 6HT To: St Pier's College (Young Epilepsy), RH7 6PW Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 9:30 - 16:00 Comments for Operator: Fixed manual Rea Azalea. 43kg. Requires pelicans and chest harness in wheelchair, and D rings on the base of the wheelchair at 4 points (each wheel). Epilepsy 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/00a2660b-e402-4f45-b879-36f59492a25e |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,838 |
| 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

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a2660b-e402-4f45-b879-36f59492a25e
- 8 Jun 2026 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0afc269-7bc3-44cc-8bd7-4efd46a2450f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a2660b-e402-4f45-b879-36f59492a25e
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0afc269-7bc3-44cc-8bd7-4efd46a2450f
  8th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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