Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
This tender closed on 22 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 22 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is looking to contract a taxi or multi-passenger vehicle (saloon type, 1-8 seats) to run school transport routes. The vehicle would operate on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with specific pickup and drop-off times during school hours (10:00–15:00). The service notes mention 'AHD, Anxiety' which suggests transporting students with additional support needs.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or MPV vehicle for school transport on three days per week • Operate fixed routes between postcodes BN10 8PE, BN22 8HR, and TN33 9PE • Run scheduled journeys during school times (Monday 13:00–15:00, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00–15:00) • Transport students with anxiety or additional health/development needs safely and reliably
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This is a school transport contract requiring DBS clearance, child safeguarding compliance, and a licensed taxi/PHV vehicle. Most general tradespeople and small businesses without existing hackney carriage licences and enhanced DBS clearance will not qualify.
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