Award

WSCC Route 60115 - SEND Worthing - to Lioncare School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Sussex County Council involves a contract for taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 60115 - SEND Worthing - to Lioncare School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger." The contract falls within the 'Taxi services' category, identified by CPV code 60120000, and covers transportation in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement was completed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, progressing to the award stage. The value of the contract is £37,637.10, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. Notably, the awarded contractor is ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX LTD, as published on 9th March 2026.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing passenger transport services, particularly those familiar with dynamic purchasing systems. Although the tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with experience in delivering reliable and compliant taxi services would be well-suited for such engagements. By fulfilling the service requirements for the local council, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their market presence in the public sector transportation domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 60115 - SEND Worthing - to Lioncare School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60115 - SEND Worthing - to Lioncare School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15e98ba3-7a56-42ba-847c-3130a53d0015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9594c2-243e-4cbf-90a9-7bc1ccea57a6
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
£37,637 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,637 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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