Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 1 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 1 October 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is seeking a taxi and minibus (6-seat MPV) operator to provide school transport with a passenger assistant for children with additional support needs (ASD). The service runs Monday to Friday during school hours (08:45–15:00) between postcodes BN22 8FA/BN22 8RS and Hazel Court School, BN23 8EJ.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a 6-seat MPV (minibus) vehicle in good condition and suitable for passenger transport • Supply a trained passenger assistant to accompany children during journeys • Operate the route Monday–Friday, term-time, departing/returning at specified school times • Meet all legal requirements for school transport, insurance, and safeguarding
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Most small taxi or minibus operators will struggle with the combination of safeguarding requirements, DBS clearance timescales, and the need for specialist training for ASD passengers. This is effectively a specialist school transport contract that demands both compliance infrastructure and experienced staff.
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