Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 24 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 24 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council needs a taxi and minibus service (up to 8 seats) with a trained passenger assistant to transport people between postcode TN20 6JJ and St Piers College (RH7 6PW) on weekdays during school hours. This is a school transport contract requiring a dedicated vehicle and trained support staff.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or MPV vehicle with capacity for 1–8 passengers • Supply a trained Passenger Assistant to accompany passengers on each journey • Operate Monday to Friday during specified school times (9:30–16:00 most days, 10:00–16:00 on Tuesdays) • Transport between the specified postcodes on a regular, reliable schedule
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You will almost certainly be disqualified if you do not hold a valid taxi/private hire operator licence and cannot provide an Enhanced DBS-cleared passenger assistant. Most local authorities will not accept sole traders without formal licensing and criminal record clearance for school transport contracts.
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