Award

Route 3503 Chichester to Ingfield Manor - A/C Minibus, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of taxi services titled "Route 3503 Chichester to Ingfield Manor - A/C Minibus, 1xPA", classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage ended on 15th August 2025, and the contract was awarded to Minibus Travel Services Ltd on 22nd August 2025. The one-year contract, valued at £46,888.20, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The services are focused in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically around Chichester.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those equipped to provide reliable taxi services. Although the tender was awarded to Minibus Travel Services Ltd, other similar firms can consider such contracts to expand their operations in the region. While the procurement process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, firms with experience in fulfilling call-off orders from dynamic purchasing systems would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. This contracting area may attract companies aiming to diversify their service offerings within the taxi industry in the South East.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 3503 Chichester to Ingfield Manor - A/C Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 3503 Chichester to Ingfield Manor - A/C Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12496f20-7ac1-412e-975b-b8e0af4e69c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f40ad8b-7b61-4cd2-aca7-6969e5ec8456
Current Stage
Award
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
£46,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,888 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

MINIBUS TRAVEL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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