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: BN23 5TB and BN22 7SR To: The Flagship School, TN34 2AE Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Fri 08:50-14:30 Comments for Operator: No PA required. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net
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A UK local authority is looking to hire a taxi or MPV (multi-passenger vehicle with 1-8 seats) to provide school transport. The vehicle will run a fixed route between two postcodes in the BN area to The Flagship School in the TN area, operating Monday to Friday during school hours only.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be a saloon or MPV with capacity for 1-8 passengers
- No Passenger Assistant (PA) required
- Must operate Monday to Friday only
- Must be available during school times: 08:50-14:30
- Must service route from BN23 5TB and BN22 7SR to The Flagship School, TN34 2AE
- Standard taxi or school transport operator licensing likely required (check full tender for details)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide daily vehicle and driver for school route transport
- Operate Monday to Friday during school hours (08:50-14:30)
- Transport passengers between two pickup points in BN postcodes and The Flagship School
- Maintain vehicle to appropriate standard for passenger safety and comfort
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a straightforward school transport contract — less complex than many government tenders, but check the full tender documents for contract length, payment terms, and exact passenger numbers expected
- 2The postcodes given (BN23 5TB, BN22 7SR, TN34 2AE) are in East Sussex/Kent — use Google Maps to understand the route distance and realistic travel times before quoting
- 3Look for whether this is a one-off term, full academic year, or multi-year contract — this affects your planning and pricing
- 4Check if the authority specifies vehicle age, emission standards, or insurance requirements in the full documents
- 5Clarify whether you need to provide a backup vehicle if your main one breaks down
Tips for Small Businesses
- As a small taxi operator, this could be steady, predictable work — school routes are regular, Monday-Friday only with no weekend/evening pressure, making staff rostering easier
- Check the full tender for payment terms (many councils pay monthly in arrears) — ensure your cash flow can handle this, as fuel and staffing costs come upfront
- Consider whether you can combine this school route with other daytime work to maximize vehicle utilization and profitability
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
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