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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-e8c57a29-46a0-49bb-b379-7e2baf98e4ca

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" under the services category, focusing on transport excluding waste transport. The process follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above a threshold. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26th June 2026. The service is to be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically from TN39 5FD and TN38 0EU to Bexhill Academy, TN39 4BY, operating Monday to Friday during school times. The contract will run from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses equipped with saloon vehicle types and able to provide passenger assistant services are well-suited for this opportunity. Given the streamlined selective procurement method, qualified vendors with relevant capacity and expertise can effectively compete for this contract to expand their market presence in the public sector transport services domain.

## Notice

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 5FD and TN38 0EU To: Bexhill Academy, TN39 4BY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:20-14:50 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/1c4a8566-9efc-4dbe-ac41-3ae8afd0985f |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4a8566-9efc-4dbe-ac41-3ae8afd0985f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c4a8566-9efc-4dbe-ac41-3ae8afd0985f
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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