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Route 6962 - Chichester to Farney Close Primary - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:23

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi services, specifically for Route 6962, from Chichester to Farney Close Primary School. The tender falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified with the CPV code 60120000. The procurement process was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and has been completed. The contract carries a value of £62,967.9 and spans from 21st October 2025 to 31st July 2026. The buyer, West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, UK, conducted the tender with Andrew Moore as the contact point. ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX LTD, identified as an SME, was the awarded supplier.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in taxi and transportation services within the South East region. With the procurement being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, similar businesses with established operations and capabilities in providing reliable transportation services can find room for growth and expansion. SMEs, despite this tender not being suited specifically for them, could benefit from engaging in future procurement opportunities in similar sectors. The contract's specifics cater to organisations delivering service-based solutions, particularly in the transportation industry, and present a viable avenue for growth by fostering relationships with local authorities such as West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 6962 - Chichester to Farney Close Primary - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 6962 - Chichester to Farney Close Primary - Car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0af254c1-fb03-42ad-8677-00f381c074b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ae50cdb-a5c0-4ccc-85e2-e1c0bc6fb279
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£62,967 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,967 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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