Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
This tender closed on 23 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 23 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is looking for a taxi/minibus operator to provide school transport. The service runs Monday and Thursday, 11:40–12:45, from postcode BN25 3SU to a location in Eastbourne (Park Lane). They need a saloon-type vehicle for 1–8 passengers with no requirement for a passenger assistant on board.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or minibus (1–8 seats) for scheduled school transport • Operate on Monday and Thursday during the specified time slot (11:40–12:45) • Travel from the specified pickup point (BN25 3SU) to the destination (TLP at Park Lane, Eastbourne) • Meet all legal requirements for licensed taxi/passenger transport operation
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You must hold a valid UK hackney carriage or private hire taxi licence, unlicensed operators or general hire car companies will be automatically rejected. You will also need Enhanced DBS clearance for work with children, which takes 2–4 weeks.
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