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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e27eee38-30fa-4c55-bbe0-753be6eec311

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by East Sussex County Council, sought to acquire transport services, specifically taxis and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) with passenger assistants, for school routes. The contract, classified under CPV code 60000000, covered routes within the United Kingdom, including daily services from BN22 7PZ to St Pier's School (Young Epilepsy) in RH7 6PW. Initially active on 21st May 2026, the tender reached completion by the award stage on 1st June 2026. This process followed a selective procurement method, using a restricted procedure suitable for services above the threshold. The contract extends from 9th June 2026 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in passenger transport services, especially those with experience in providing structured transport solutions for educational institutions. With a contract valued at £94,752, the award to Southern Travel Solutions Ltd illustrates the financial potential for businesses capable of delivering reliable transport services with necessary passenger assistance. Companies with a fleet suited for regular transport schedules and those able to scale their operations for consistent service delivery would find this opportunity beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 7PZ To: St Pier's School (Young Epilepsy), RH7 6PW Frequency: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until the end of the academic year. Monday - Friday from September. Daily School Time: 09:15 - 15:30 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/11db2eef-d032-4932-b75f-b5bad2931306 |
| 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,752 |
| 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 22:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11db2eef-d032-4932-b75f-b5bad2931306
- 21 May 2026 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b86688-2d51-46ff-a8eb-e42398b7b8d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11db2eef-d032-4932-b75f-b5bad2931306
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91b86688-2d51-46ff-a8eb-e42398b7b8d4
  21st May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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