Award

Worthing to Courtlands School - MPV, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 16:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by West Sussex County Council, involves a service contract titled "Worthing to Courtlands School - MPV, No PA," classified under the taxi services industry category (CPV 60120000). This contract covers the geographical region of South East in the United Kingdom. Initially commenced with a tender period ending on 15th August 2025, the contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, leading to an active award to R GSM SERVICES LTD, a supplier classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 22nd August 2025. The total contract value amounts to £343,596.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the taxi and transport services sector, looking to expand their operations in the South East region. Businesses that specialise in providing reliable and efficient vehicle services for school transportation could see this as a beneficial contract. The structured procurement process, with clear timelines and a focused geographical scope, makes it an attractive opportunity for companies with existing capabilities in offering specialised transport services contracted through a dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worthing to Courtlands School - MPV, No PA

Notice Description

Worthing to Courtlands School - MPV, No PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1896a31c-7958-4d25-9f54-52a2e25cbcfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b3c34f-5723-4959-8388-245be852aeb6
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
£343,596 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£343,596 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks 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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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