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 7LX 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
AI Analysis
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The UK government is looking to hire a taxi or multi-passenger vehicle (MPV) with 1-8 seats to provide school transport services. The vehicle will run a regular Monday-to-Friday route between a residential area (postcode TN31 7LX) and The Flagship School (TN34 2AE), operating during school hours from 08:50 to 14:30.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be a saloon or MPV type (1-8 passenger capacity)
- Must operate Monday to Friday only
- Must be available during school hours: 08:50-14:30
- No Passenger Assistant (PA) required — driver alone is sufficient
- Vehicle must service the route between TN31 7LX and The Flagship School, TN34 2AE
- Standard taxi or private hire vehicle licensing expected (check local authority requirements for the area)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide daily school transport service for pupils between the specified residential location and The Flagship School
- Operate the route Monday to Friday during school hours (08:50-14:30)
- Ensure vehicle is roadworthy, clean, and suitable for transporting school-age passengers
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a school transport contract, not a commercial taxi service — the buyer (likely a local council or education provider) needs reliable, consistent daily pickup and drop-off. Attendance and punctuality are critical.
- 2The postcodes given (TN31 7LX and TN34 2AE) are in the Hastings area (East Sussex). Check the full tender documents for exact pickup/drop-off points and whether multiple stops are involved.
- 3Look for details on: payment terms (usually monthly invoicing), contract length (typically a school year plus potential renewal), number of pupils, and any special requirements (e.g. CCTV, DBS checks, safeguarding training).
- 4School transport contracts often include strict conditions about driver conduct, vehicle cleanliness, and punctuality — read the full terms carefully. Ask whether the contract covers school holidays or term-time only.
- 5SProc.net is a government procurement portal — ensure you register and submit via the correct platform. Miss the deadline and you're automatically excluded.
Tips for Small Businesses
- As a small taxi operator or MPV owner-driver, this could be a stable, predictable income stream — school routes run to a fixed timetable, no variability like general taxi work. However, check whether the daily rate or mileage offered covers your costs (fuel, maintenance, insurance for school transport).
- School transport contracts often require enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance and may require safeguarding training. Build this cost and time into your bid — it's mandatory, not optional.
- If you don't own a suitable vehicle, explore whether you can subcontract to another operator or partner with a larger taxi firm. The tender documents should clarify whether the council will accept a named driver vs. a named vehicle, which affects flexibility.
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
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