Award

WSCC Route 9583 - Post 16 & 19 Colleges - Crawley to Lingfield

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by West Sussex County Council, is for the provision of taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 9583 - Post 16 & 19 Colleges - Crawley to Lingfield." Falling under the services industry category, this contract involves transportation between Crawley and Lingfield, with a capacity of four seats plus one personal assistant. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process went through its award stage, and the contract value is £33,712.56. The service period started on 10th November 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The designated buyer location is in Chichester, South East, with postal code PO19 1RQ.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those experienced in managing similar contractual obligations. Taxi service providers, especially small to medium enterprises, although this contract does not specifically favour SMEs, can use this contract as a stepping stone to further engage with public sector opportunities. Elite Cars Gatwick Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that businesses tuned to offer reliable and efficient transportation solutions can competitively bid and meet the council's requirements.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 9583 - Post 16 & 19 Colleges - Crawley to Lingfield

Notice Description

Crawley to Lingfield - 4 seats, 1 PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fe4814e-0be7-4d09-83f6-3cf13d9b97ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28b1171b-8349-49bd-b07e-9d044ae18a5b
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
£33,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 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

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

ELITE CARS GATWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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