Award

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract process was conducted by West Sussex County Council, focusing on the provision of taxi services from Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 60120000, denoting taxi services, and takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically with a postal code of PO19 1RQ. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award status being active as of 22nd August 2025. The tender phase concluded on 15th August 2025.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those equipped with small fleet operations suitable for taxi services. Although the suitability criteria specified that the tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to meet dynamic purchasing requirements could benefit. R GSM Services LTD, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar scalable enterprises may find value in pursuing future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA

Notice Description

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0abd36e5-fd4f-4cdf-b4ee-2f1390508e1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc92d7c-fc1d-41f7-a1ae-b3e26de04ad1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,810 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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