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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Issued by East Sussex County Council · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
9 Sept 2026
Closes
14 Sept 2026, 09:00 UTC
Reference
1B22037A-F046-41E8-BD98-FDA452CD5D6E
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
services

Details

Tender details:

Vehicle type: Saloon

Passenger Assistant Required: Yes

Proposed Taxi Route:

From: BN27 4QX

To: East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH

Frequency: Monday-Thursday

Daily School Time: 9:00-16:30

Comments for Operator:

Timetable has been provided by parent, but they have let us know that this may be subject to change.

Monday - 09: 00-16:30

Tuesday - 10: 45-16:30

Wednesday - 09: 00-10:30

Thursday - 09: 00-16:30

Wheelchair details - Electric, Quickie ESS0012163A Q300M mini 124kg 4 point restraints for chair. 3 point seatbelt for passenger. Depending on vehicle height, the pupil can transfer to passenger seat and would prefer to do so if possible.

Emergency medication to stay with the pupil at all times and to be administered by trained persons. A trained PA will be required. Parent has advised training can be provided to take place over the phone. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000 Location of contract United Kingdom Value of contract £0 Procurement reference 1B22037A-F046-41E8-BD98-FDA452CD5D6E Published date 9 September 2026 Closing date 14 September 2026 Closing time 10am Contract start date 16 September 2026 Contract end date 31 July 2029 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Restricted procedure (above threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description

Tender details:

Vehicle type: Saloon

Passenger Assistant Required: Yes

Proposed Taxi Route:

From: BN27 4QX

To: East Sussex College Lewes, BN7 2XH

Frequency: Monday-Thursday

Daily School Time: 9:00-16:30

Comments for Operator:

Timetable has been provided by parent, but they have let us know that this may be subject to change.

Monday - 09: 00-16:30

Tuesday - 10: 45-16:30

Wednesday - 09: 00-10:30

Thursday - 09: 00-16:30

Wheelchair details - Electric, Quickie ESS0012163A Q300M mini 124kg 4 point restraints for chair. 3 point seatbelt for passenger. Depending on vehicle height, the pupil can transfer to passenger seat and would prefer to do so if possible. Emergency medication to stay with the pupil at all times and to be administered by trained persons. A trained PA will be required. Parent has advised training can be provided to take place over the phone. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Katia Lebon Address County Hall St Anne's Crescent Lewes BN7 1UE United Kingdom Website

Closing: 14 September 2026, 10am

Context for bidders

We hold 45 notices from East Sussex County Council, going back to July 2026 — 10 of them still open. There are 148 open Transport & Logistics tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 5 days.

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