Award

Worthing to Minerva May School - 4 Seats - No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the tender titled "Worthing to Minerva May School - 4 Seats - No PA" has concluded under the authority of West Sussex County Council. This procurement, categorised under the taxi services industry (CPV code 60120000), took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. As a part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender has reached the award stage as of 13 February 2026. The tender period ended on 15 August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The total contract value was set at £27,941.17.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those able to provide accessible and reliable taxi operations. The awarded supplier, EASY ACCESSIBLE CARS LTD, exemplifies the type of organisation fit for such a contract, indicating the relevance for businesses prioritising accessibility and locality, given the focus on school transportation. While the current contract does not suit SMEs or VCSE organisations, businesses with established logistics and a presence in the South East could have significant prospects in similar future procurements by the Council. Engaging with dynamic purchasing systems can be a strategic move for businesses seeking growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Worthing to Minerva May School - 4 Seats - No PA

Notice Description

Worthing to Minerva May School - 4 Seats - No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0597ac5f-7315-4c87-b52c-59f6132c1937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d129dc-9efb-44b3-bace-3f619e3a91e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,941 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,941 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EASY ACCESSIBLE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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