Award

Haywards Heath to Billingshurst - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves West Sussex County Council contracting taxi services between Haywards Heath and Billingshurst, classified under the industry category of 'Taxi services' with the CPV code 60120000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process is in the award stage, with the contract having started on 1st September 2025 and set to end on 31st July 2026. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the contract, valued at £33,444.71, was awarded to ABC CARS, as announced on 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in providing local transportation services. Given the contract's nature, companies with expertise in satisfying taxi service requirements and experience navigating dynamic purchasing systems can thrive. While the contract is not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, those equipped with scalable operations and established reputations in the South East region may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future tenders issued by local councils such as West Sussex. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth and enhance market penetration in regional public transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Haywards Heath to Billingshurst - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Haywards Heath to Billingshurst - Car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27d4f80f-53c8-49d5-b50e-29353091dd5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0c61a0-f201-42cf-a884-45fbecc7bb69
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
£33,444 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

ABC CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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