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
4 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: BN10 8RG, BN10 7NE, BN10 7SD, BN10 7SU and BN10 8GB To: Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00 and Fri 08:30-15:00 Comments for Operator: PA Required.
BN10 7SU is the afternoon pick up only. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
AI Analysis
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A UK local authority is seeking a taxi and MPV (multi-passenger vehicle with 1-8 seats) service to transport school pupils to and from Northease Manor School. The service requires a trained Passenger Assistant on board and will run during standard school hours, Monday to Friday, picking up from five different postcodes in the BN10 area.
Requirements
- Multi-Passenger Vehicle (MPV) suitable for 1-8 passengers
- Passenger Assistant (PA) must be on board — this is mandatory
- Service must operate Monday to Friday during school term time
- Ability to service five different pickup locations (BN10 8RG, BN10 7NE, BN10 7SD, BN10 7SU, BN10 8GB)
- Delivery to Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY
- Early morning and afternoon scheduling flexibility (Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00; Fri 08:30-15:00)
- DBS clearance (Disclosure and Barring Service check) for driver and Passenger Assistant — typical requirement for school transport, though not explicitly stated
- Vehicle maintenance and insurance to acceptable safety standards — typical requirement for school contracts
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Collect pupils from five separate postcodes in the BN10 postcode area during morning and afternoon school times
- Transport pupils safely to Northease Manor School (BN7 3EY)
- Provide trained Passenger Assistant supervision throughout all journeys
- Handle afternoon-only pickup from BN10 7SU (one location with different timing)
- Operate consistently Monday to Friday during school hours (08:30 start time, 16:00/15:00 finish depending on day)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a school transport contract — the buyer is likely a local authority or school commissioning team. Check the full tender documents for term dates, holiday periods, and whether this is a fixed annual contract or trial period.
- 2The Passenger Assistant requirement is critical — this role is safeguarding-focused and typically requires DBS clearance, specific training (e.g. First Aid, behaviour management), and potentially formal qualifications. Confirm in full documents what qualifications and training your PA must hold.
- 3The five postcodes suggest multiple family pick-up points rather than a single stop. Ask for clarification on exact addresses, journey times between stops, and whether you need to wait at any location or have flexible timing.
- 4Note that BN10 7SU is 'afternoon pickup only' — this means the vehicle or route may need to be used differently in the morning. Check if you're expected to run other services with the same vehicle or if it sits idle in the morning.
- 5School contracts often have strict safeguarding, insurance, and quality standards. Budget for regular vehicle inspections, staff training costs, and compliance checks. Look for any performance metrics or quality standards in the full tender.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have a trained Passenger Assistant on staff, budget for recruitment, DBS clearance (4-8 weeks), and specialist training (typically £500–£1,500). Consider whether you can share a PA across multiple school routes to improve profitability.
- School transport is often highly competitive and low-margin — focus on reliability and safeguarding excellence rather than price-cutting. Many councils score heavily on track record and Ofsted ratings of your organisation. If you're new, partner with an established operator or build case studies from other transport work.
- This is a relatively small route (five pickups to one school) — it may not justify a dedicated vehicle. Explore whether you can combine it with another local school contract or use a shared MPV for multiple routes during peak hours (08:00–09:00 and 15:00–16:00).
Likely incumbents
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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- 5
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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
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
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