Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
This tender closed on 16 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 16 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council needs a taxi or minibus (1–8 seats) to run a school transport route on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 09:00–12:00, between two postcodes in East Sussex. This is for SEMH (Special Educational Needs and Mental Health) pupils.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a saloon taxi or MPV vehicle with 1–8 seats • Operate the route on Tuesday and Thursday only during the specified school times (09:00–12:00) • Transport SEMH students between postcode BN10 8DS and BN7 2XH • No passenger assistant is required
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You must hold a valid PCV licence to operate; this is a legal requirement and cannot be waived. Most small traders without transport licensing will be unable to bid.
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