Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 14 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 14 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council needs a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) and a trained passenger assistant to provide school transport for a child with cerebral palsy. The route runs Monday to Friday during school hours (9 AM–3 PM) between postcode BN9 0FG and Summerdown Primary School in Peacehaven.
What the buyer wants
• Supply a 4-seat wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) that can securely restrain a child's specialized wheelchair (Discovery Solo Seating, 35kg) • Provide a trained passenger assistant to accompany the child on the daily school run • Operate the service Monday to Friday during school hours (09:00–15:00)
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a specialist SEN school transport contract. You will need Enhanced DBS clearance, passenger assistant training/experience, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle with proper restraint systems, and an understanding of safeguarding for vulnerable children. A standard taxi operator without these credentials will not be considered.
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