Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
East Sussex County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
15 June 2026
Published
3 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: 6 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 3QE TN39 4BG TN39 5BE TN40 2FP TN35 5GG To: New Horizons School, TN38 9HN Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Thurs - 8:50 - 15:00 Fri - 8:50 - 14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
AI Analysis
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A local council or education authority is looking to hire a taxi service with a 6-seat vehicle and a trained passenger assistant to transport school children between several postcodes in the TN39-TN40 area and New Horizons School. This is a school transport contract running Monday to Friday during term time.
Requirements
- 6-seat vehicle (taxi or MPV specification)
- Passenger Assistant must be present on every journey
- Must operate Monday to Friday only
- Must be available for school hours: 8:50-15:00 (Mon-Thu) and 8:50-14:30 (Friday)
- Must service pickup/drop-off points in postcodes TN39 3QE, TN39 4BG, TN39 5BE, TN40 2FP, and TN35 5GG
- Must deliver to/collect from New Horizons School, TN38 9HN
- Likely requirement: Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check for anyone working with children
- Likely requirement: Passenger Assistant must have relevant safeguarding training
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Pick up passengers from 5 specified postcodes in the Hastings area (TN39 and TN40 zones)
- Transport passengers to New Horizons School, TN38 9HN by 8:50 AM Monday-Friday
- Provide safe transportation with a trained Passenger Assistant supervising throughout journey
- Return/drop-off passengers from school at end of day (15:00 Mon-Thu, 14:30 Friday)
- Maintain a 6-seat vehicle in roadworthy, safe condition for school transport
- Manage daily scheduling and route timing to meet strict school start/finish times
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a school transport contract — check the full tender documents for term dates, half-term breaks, and holiday schedules, as you'll only be paid for actual operating days
- 2The postcodes listed (TN39, TN40, TN35) are in the Hastings/Bexhill area — verify exact pickup addresses in the full document, as postcode districts can be large
- 3Look for the contract duration and payment terms in the full tender — ask specifically how many weeks per year and whether you're paid during school holidays
- 4Passenger Assistant is mandatory — confirm in the full documents whether the council requires you to employ this person directly or if they provide one; also check their training and salary costs
- 5Watch for safeguarding requirements — school transport always requires Enhanced DBS checks and child protection training; budget time and cost for these before bidding
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a sole trader with one vehicle, consider partnering with another local taxi operator as a consortium to share the 6-seat vehicle requirement and reduce risk if your vehicle breaks down
- Passenger Assistant costs will be significant — get quotes upfront for recruiting and training someone, and factor this into your bid price; some councils allow you to work with local job centres or training providers
- School transport contracts often include social value scoring — highlight any local employment, training schemes for young people, or community benefits your business offers to increase your bid score
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
24x7 Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 27 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£4m
total awarded
- 2
Vics transport
4 contracts wonlatest 1 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£390,938
total awarded
- 3
247 Transport Solutions Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 26 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£173,280
total awarded
- 4
Sussex Cars Association
2 contracts wonlatest 27 Jul 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£344,892
total awarded
- 5
sprint airport transfers
2 contracts wonlatest 24 Jun 2026ends 31 Jul 2029£201,340
total awarded
24x7 Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
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