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Route 7349 - Lancing to Aurora Vincent House School - Car, female driver

West Sussex County Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 7349 - Lancing to Aurora Vincent House School - Car, female driver," was conducted by West Sussex County Council. This contract falls under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £54,930.11, covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement took place in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the award published on 8th June 2026. The process has moved through to the award stage, with R GSM SERVICES LTD being the identified supplier.

This tender represents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services, particularly those capable of fulfilling niche requirements such as a specific type of driver. Although not explicitly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, any business adept at navigating selective procurement processes could benefit. Businesses with the infrastructure to support contracts within the educational transport sector in the South East could leverage such opportunities to gain a foothold in public sector transport services, fostering further business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 7349 - Lancing to Aurora Vincent House School - Car, female driver

Notice Description

Route 7349 - Lancing to Aurora Vincent House School - Car, female driver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1359943f-9c7e-4f75-bab0-a9e93681fc43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ee9ed2-a515-464e-81eb-9d9883d30c11
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
£54,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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