Award

Chichester to Fordwater School - MVP 6 seater, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 17:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning "Chichester to Fordwater School - MVP 6 seater, 1 PA," spearheaded by West Sussex County Council, has reached the award stage. This tender involves providing taxi services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to AA Mobility Services Ltd on 8th January 2026, with services commencing from 15th January 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under a selective method. The tender was valued at £54,507.20 GBP.

For business growth, this tender presents lucrative opportunities for companies specialising in taxi services, particularly those adept at fulfilling school transportation needs. Though West Sussex County Council did not specify the tender as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, those with relevant expertise in the service sector could benefit significantly from competing in such contracts. This procurement could bolster the portfolio of firms like AA Mobility Services Ltd, potentially leading to further contracts and increased visibility in the public sector transport services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chichester to Fordwater School - MVP 6 seater, 1 PA

Notice Description

Chichester to Fordwater School - MVP 6 seater, 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1588bd6a-2b04-48f2-8388-0aeeeca50812
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d33e692-5ff9-4eac-8c11-15cb023ac6e1
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
£54,507 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 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

AA MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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