Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)
East Sussex County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
15 June 2026
Published
9 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 7DN and TN31 7BW To: The Flagship School TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
AI Analysis
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This is a contract to provide taxi or MPV (minibus-style vehicle with 1-8 seats) services for school transport. A school needs daily pickups and drop-offs for students between two postcodes in the TN31 area and The Flagship School in TN34, running Monday to Friday during school hours.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be a saloon or MPV with capacity for 1-8 passengers
- No Passenger Assistant (adult supervisor) required on the vehicle
- Must operate Monday to Friday only
- Must be available during school times: 08:50-14:30
- Must service routes from TN31 7DN and TN31 7BW to The Flagship School TN34 2AE
- Check full tender documents for: insurance requirements, DBS (criminal record) checks, vehicle maintenance standards, and driver qualifications
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Morning school run: Pick up students from postcodes TN31 7DN and TN31 7BW and transport to The Flagship School TN34 2AE by 08:50 start time
- Afternoon school run: Collect students from The Flagship School TN34 2AE and return to TN31 7DN and TN31 7BW after 14:30 finish time
- Operate this service every weekday (Monday-Friday) throughout the school term
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a school transport contract — expect strict punctuality requirements and safeguarding checks. The times 08:50-14:30 are when school is in session; you'll likely need to run pickups before 08:50 and drop-offs after 14:30.
- 2The two postcodes (TN31 7DN, TN31 7BW) suggest multiple pickup locations — contact the buyer to clarify exact addresses and number of students, as this affects your vehicle choice and route planning.
- 3School term only vs. year-round: The notice doesn't specify term-time only or holidays — this is crucial for your costs and staffing. Ask the buyer for the exact calendar of required working days.
- 4Look for the full tender documents on SProc.net (mentioned in the notice) — they'll contain: payment terms, contract length, insurance and liability requirements, vehicle inspection standards, and what happens if you can't operate on a day.
- 5Watch for hidden costs: fuel price changes, vehicle maintenance, breakdown cover, and whether the buyer pays for empty return journeys if pickup locations aren't on a direct route.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you own 1-2 vehicles, this is accessible — but calculate your actual costs first (fuel, insurance, vehicle depreciation, driver wages, idle time). School runs have gaps between morning and afternoon pickups; factor in whether you can use the vehicle elsewhere or will it sit idle.
- Consider partnering with other local taxi firms or transport operators to share routes and vehicles — school transport often works better as a small consortium, spreading costs and providing backup if a vehicle breaks down.
- Safeguarding is non-negotiable: Budget for DBS checks for any drivers and understand the school's expectations around child protection training. Many councils require this at tender stage.
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
9 June 2026
Submission deadline
15 June 2026
Notice type
Contract
Source
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