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
1 June 2026
Published
15 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: 8 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN3 9EE TN6 3PP TN6 3QU TN6 3FH To: Acre Wood Primary Academy Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 09:15 - 15:15 Comments for Operator: Two pupils to be picked up from TN6 3PP address, 5 pupils total One pupil has a Special Tomato EIO buggy which will need to be transported in the vehicle One PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
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A local authority is seeking a taxi and minibus service to transport 5 pupils to and from Acre Wood Primary Academy during school hours (9:15am-3:15pm), Monday to Friday. The service must include a trained passenger assistant on board and accommodate one child's special mobility equipment (a Special Tomato EIO buggy).
Requirements
- Vehicle must be 8-seater taxi or MPV (minibus)
- Passenger Assistant must be on board at all times
- Vehicle must be capable of safely transporting and securing one Special Tomato EIO buggy (specialist mobility equipment)
- Service must operate Monday to Friday during school term times
- Service must operate between 9:15am and 3:15pm daily
- Pickups required from three postcodes in TN6 and TN3 areas
- All operators must be registered and compliant with UK taxi/minibus regulations
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Daily collection of 5 pupils from multiple pickup locations (TN6 3PP, TN6 3QU, TN6 3FH, and TN3 9EE)
- Transport pupils to Acre Wood Primary Academy
- Safely load, secure, and transport one child's Special Tomato EIO buggy (specialist medical/mobility equipment) in the vehicle
- Provide a trained Passenger Assistant throughout all journeys to supervise and support the children
- Return transport from school to home addresses at end of school day (approximately 3:15pm)
- Operate reliably Monday-Friday during all school term times
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the full SProc.net tender documents immediately — this notice only gives you the basics. The documents will contain pricing structure, insurance requirements, DBS checks, and contract length.
- 2'Passenger Assistant required' means you must budget for a trained staff member on every journey — this is a significant operating cost. Verify what qualifications they need (likely DBS clearance, safeguarding training, first aid).
- 3The Special Tomato EIO buggy detail is crucial — this is specialist medical equipment. You'll need to confirm your vehicle has proper securing points and that your Passenger Assistant has training to handle it safely. Don't guess on this.
- 4Five pupils from four different postcodes suggests multiple stop pickups — ask the local authority for exact timings between each stop so you can calculate realistic journey times and labour costs.
- 5School holidays will likely mean zero income — clarify with the authority whether you're paid during half-terms and whether there are 'inset days' when school closes but you're paid standby rates.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't currently employ trained passenger assistants, budget carefully or consider partnering with a local care/support organisation that supplies them — this could be a subcontracting opportunity rather than full employment.
- The specialist equipment requirement (buggy) means safety and insurance are high-stakes — get written confirmation from your vehicle insurer that they'll cover transporting this equipment, and check whether you need additional specialist mobility training for your team.
- School contracts typically have tight margins on transport but offer predictable, repeating income Monday-Friday term-time — factor in vehicle downtime during 13+ weeks of annual school holidays when calculating your bid price and cash flow.
Likely incumbents
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- 1
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- 2
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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
15 May 2026
Submission deadline
1 June 2026
Notice type
Contract
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