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
28 August 2026
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: 6 seater Passenger Assistant Required: PA required Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN22 3SP, BN8 5FP and BN8 5PD To: Wallands School, BN7 1PU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon - Fri 08:55-15:20 Comments for Operator: PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
AI Analysis
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The council is looking for a transport provider to run a daily school taxi service using a six‑seat MPV, with a passenger assistant on board, between three pickup points and Wallands School, Monday to Friday.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be a six‑seat MPV (or equivalent)
- Passenger Assistant (PA) must be provided on each journey
- Service must operate Monday‑Friday between 08:55 and 15:20
- Pick‑up locations: TN22 3SP, BN8 5FP and BN8 5PD, drop‑off at Wallands School BN7 1PU
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Transport pupils from the three listed postcodes to Wallands School each school day
- Provide a qualified Passenger Assistant on every vehicle
- Ensure the vehicle is ready and departs in time to meet the 08:55‑15:20 school window
- Maintain records of journeys and report to the contracting authority as required
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the full tender pack for insurance, driver licence and PA qualification requirements – they are often in the ‘Eligibility’ section
- 2Look for the ‘Contract value’ and ‘Duration’ pages to understand the financial commitment
- 3Note the exact service times and locations – any deviation may be considered non‑compliant
- 4Pay attention to the submission deadline and required format (e‑mail, portal, etc.)
- 5Read the ‘Evaluation criteria’ to see if price, quality or social value will be weighted
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you only have one vehicle, consider partnering with another local operator to cover all three pick‑up points
- Highlight any community benefit you bring, such as employing local drivers or offering reduced fares for families
- Use the passenger‑assistant requirement as a differentiator – show your staff’s training and safeguarding credentials
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
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
28 August 2026
Notice type
Contract
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