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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-f4f7b01e-2ac1-4583-9fe2-9e824bd0bc4e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant" services has been conducted by East Sussex County Council, located at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, and involves a regular taxi route from RH17 7QD to Downs View Link College, BN1 6WQ. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, culminating in the award stage, with the award being published on 24th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 29th June 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement process is complete, and the awarded contract value is £67,580.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those within the transportation sector, given the contract's suitability for such businesses. Companies with capabilities in providing efficient transport services and personnel skilled in managing passenger requirements during school hours from Monday to Friday, 08:50 - 15:15, would be well-suited to engage. The focus on transportation services in a structured environment ensures a steady engagement, potentially fostering business growth in the local transport sector. As the competition was conducted through a restricted process, businesses already engaged with procurement platforms like SProc.net may have an advantage in accessing such opportunities.

## Notice

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: RH17 7QD To: Downs View Link College, BN1 6WQ Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 08:50 - 15:15 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/2138f802-e31c-4aae-b535-6f4bc247acd7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,580 |
| 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 | SPRINT AIRPORT TRANSFERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 19:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138f802-e31c-4aae-b535-6f4bc247acd7
- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fec25f7-f40d-45a3-b2ff-5362f2900996

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138f802-e31c-4aae-b535-6f4bc247acd7
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fec25f7-f40d-45a3-b2ff-5362f2900996
  19th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.sproc.net

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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