Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 6 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 6 October 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is looking for a taxi and minibus operator to provide a daily school transport service for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The service runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–14:30, from postcode BN10 7PG to Ropemakers Academy in BN27 1FB, and requires a passenger assistant on board.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) with capacity for 1–8 passengers • Employ or arrange a qualified passenger assistant to accompany passengers on the route • Operate the service Monday–Friday during the specified school hours (08:30–14:30) • Pick up from BN10 7PG and deliver to Ropemakers Academy, BN27 1FB
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Most small businesses without an existing taxi or private hire licence, DBS clearance, and experience of SEN school transport will be unable to bid; this is a regulated transport service, not open to general tradespeople.
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