Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
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 is looking for a taxi or minibus (4-seat vehicle) to run a school transport route. The service runs Monday to Friday during school hours (08:40–15:00), picking up from The Beachy Head pub and taking passengers to Ratton Park School. No passenger assistant is required.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a 4-seat taxi or MPV vehicle for school transport • Operate the route Monday–Friday during school hours (08:40–15:00) • Travel from The Beachy Head pub, BN20 7YA to Ratton Park School, BN21 2XR • No additional passenger care or assistance duties required
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Most small independent taxi operators will be disqualified unless they hold a Contract Hire or Vehicle Lease agreement and can demonstrate school transport experience; the contract likely requires DBS clearance, which rules out anyone with certain convictions, and vehicle compliance checks may eliminate older vehicles.
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