Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 12 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 12 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 passenger assistant on a school transport route. The service runs Wednesday to Friday mornings (9:00–11:45), picking up and dropping off passengers with specific needs, including a child with autism and anxiety who requires specialist support and child locks for safety.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a taxi or MPV (5–8 seats) with a qualified passenger assistant on board • Operate the route three days per week (Wed, Thurs, Fri) during school times, starting at 09:00 • Manage a child with ASD and elevated anxiety levels, including de-escalation of fight/flight/freeze responses, with child-locked doors for safety
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Most small taxi operators will struggle because this role requires specialist training in autism and anxiety management, enhanced DBS clearance, and proven experience with vulnerable children, not just a taxi licence.
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