Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
This tender closed on 5 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 5 October 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is looking for a taxi or MPV (minibus with 1-8 seats) to provide school transport for pupils. The vehicle needs to run Monday to Friday, taking children from postcode TN21 8JX to Uplands CC in TN5 6AZ during school hours (08:45–15:10). No passenger assistant is required.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or small minibus (1-8 seats) available Monday to Friday • Operate scheduled school runs between the specified postcodes during set school hours • Ensure the vehicle is reliable, safe, and suitable for transporting pupils
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You must hold a valid taxi licence or passenger transport operator licence, and you will need Enhanced DBS clearance (criminal background check) to work with children. This can take 4–8 weeks and will disqualify anyone with certain criminal convictions. Most one-person taxi operators will struggle with the administrative burden and compliance requirements.
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