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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-e3f0cc24-ce49-4f7c-b2d9-0311e3717022

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services. The industry falls under Transport services, excluding waste transport, with specific routes from BN20 8UQ to Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ. This service will run Monday to Friday, between 08:45 and 15:00, and is classified as a service-based procurement. The tender, currently in the active stage, follows a restricted procedure and is deemed above threshold. Prospective bidders must submit their applications by 13th July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is intended to commence on 3rd September 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2029, providing a significant engagement term of nearly three years.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality transport services. The procurement process is selective, implying a competitive landscape where specialised providers with experience in passenger transport could excel. Businesses aimed at growth in transportation services within the UK will find this a lucrative contract with stable, recurrent service requirements across the school week. The necessity for a passenger assistant might also favour businesses with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service excellence.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 8UQ 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/fb2ab377-f08f-44c8-a259-dc2ea5088102 |
| 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 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2ab377-f08f-44c8-a259-dc2ea5088102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2ab377-f08f-44c8-a259-dc2ea5088102
  7th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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