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
17 June 2026
Published
10 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: MPV Passenger Assistant Required: Yes, PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 1EQ, BN27 4FB and BN27 1BZ 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. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
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This contract is for a taxi and MPV (multi-passenger vehicle with 1-8 seats) service to transport school students to and from Northease Manor School. The service must include a Passenger Assistant on board at all times to supervise and support the young passengers during journeys.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) with capacity for 1-8 passengers
- A Passenger Assistant must be on board for every journey (PA is mandatory, not optional)
- Service must operate Monday to Friday during school term times
- Vehicle must collect from three postcodes: BN27 1EQ, BN27 4FB, and BN27 1BZ
- Vehicle must deliver to Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY
- Operating hours: Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:00 and Friday 08:30-15:00
- Standard school transport operator requirements likely apply (DBS checks, safeguarding training, vehicle safety standards) — check full tender documents
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide an MPV vehicle meeting passenger safety and comfort standards for school transport
- Supply a trained Passenger Assistant for every school run (morning and afternoon)
- Collect students from three specified locations in the BN27 postcode area
- Transport students to Northease Manor School, arriving by 08:30 (morning) and departing from 15:00-16:00 (afternoon)
- Operate reliably Monday-Friday throughout the school year
- Ensure student safety, behaviour management, and duty of care during journeys
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check what 'Passenger Assistant' legally requires — this likely means enhanced DBS clearance, safeguarding training, and first aid certification. The full tender will specify exact qualifications needed.
- 2The three pickup postcodes (BN27 area) are all in East Sussex (near Peacehaven/Telscombe). The school (BN7 3EY) is near Lewes. Calculate realistic journey times and route logistics before bidding.
- 3School transport contracts often have strict punctuality requirements and may include penalty clauses for lateness. Look for SLAs (Service Level Agreements) in the full documents.
- 4The term 'Proposed Taxi Route' suggests this may be competitive — other operators may bid. Understand what makes your service stand out (reliability, experience with young passengers, vehicle condition).
- 5Confirm the duration of the contract (one academic year? ongoing?), any probation period, and how payment is structured (per journey, weekly, monthly). This isn't stated in the summary.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have a Passenger Assistant on staff, budget carefully for recruitment and training costs — this is a fixed requirement. Consider whether you can hire reliably or need to partner with an existing transport operator.
- School transport contracts are often part of local authority commissioning. Check if there's a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) or framework agreement you need to register on first — the tender notice should confirm this.
- This is a small, local contract (likely £8,000–£25,000 per year depending on daily rates). It's ideal for a micro-business or sole trader, but you'll need to demonstrate reliability and child safeguarding expertise. Partner with a larger transport operator if you lack track record.
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
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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
10 June 2026
Submission deadline
17 June 2026
Notice type
Contract
Source
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