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
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
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