Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
This tender closed on 14 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 14 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) operator to provide school transport for a child or young person. The vehicle must be a saloon, running Monday to Friday during school hours (08:50-14:30) on a route between postcode BN21 2NX and Flagship School in Hastings.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or MPV suitable for 1-8 passengers • Operate the agreed route Monday to Friday during school times (08:50-14:30) • No Passenger Assistant required if the traveller is going alone • Meet all operator licensing, insurance, and safeguarding requirements for school transport
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: Most small sole traders will struggle unless they already hold an active Private Hire Licence in East Sussex and have passed DBS clearance; many councils also require operators to be part of registered frameworks or approved lists, which takes 4-8 weeks to join.
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