Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 22 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 22 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi and minibus operator to provide school transport for pupils to Flagship School. The service runs Monday to Friday during school hours (08:50–14:30), picking up from two postcodes (TN37 6BA and TN40 2HU), and requires a shared passenger assistant to be on board.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon or MPV vehicle (1–8 seats) for school transport • Operate fixed routes Monday–Friday during school hours (08:50–14:30) • Supply a qualified shared passenger assistant on each journey • Pick up from specified postcodes and deliver to Flagship School, TN34 2AE
Requirements
Named in the buyer's notice:
- Operator's Licence (Goods and Passenger Vehicle)
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for driver and passenger assistant
- First Aid certification (recommended for school transport)
- Insurance for passenger transport
- Vehicle safety checks and MOT compliance
- Child safeguarding policy and training
- Passenger assistant qualifications or induction
What could rule a small business out: You will likely be disqualified if you do not hold a Passenger Vehicle Operator's Licence, cannot provide Enhanced DBS-cleared staff, or lack experience with school transport and vulnerable passengers.
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