Award

Route 3518 Worthing to Hambrook MPV, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Route 3518 Worthing to Hambrook MPV, organised by West Sussex County Council, falls under the taxi services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The process, now at the award stage, concluded with an active award made to ROADRUNNERS MECO LTD, dated 22 August 2025. This selective procurement was part of a dynamic purchasing system call-off, with the contract period scheduled between 1 September 2025 and 31 July 2026. The tender, valued at GBP 33,014.40, should have been carefully considered by potential suppliers during the period that ended on 15 August 2025.

This contract presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services to demonstrate flexibility and high service standards in the region. While SMEs and VCSE organisations were not explicitly identified as suitable for this procurement, companies of varying sizes that excel in efficient route management and customer service in the transport sector are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders with West Sussex County Council. Businesses that can adapt to dynamic procurement methods and display competitiveness in pricing may unlock further growth opportunities through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 3518 Worthing to Hambrook MPV, 1 PA

Notice Description

Route 3518 Worthing to Hambrook MPV, 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bd1dae4-5597-4e0b-af43-d1f05f6eb5f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7443176-4340-4ef7-8107-5d4062713ecd
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
£33,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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
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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

ROADRUNNERS MECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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