Award

WSCC Route 60120 - SEND - Lancing to St Marys School Bexhill - 4 Seats, 1 Pass

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 May 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the award of a contract by West Sussex County Council for the provision of taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 60120 - SEND - Lancing to St Marys School Bexhill - 4 Seats, 1 Pass". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically taxi services, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX LTD on 25th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method utilised was a selective process via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a targeted selection approach. The total contract value is £47,892.77.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transportation sector capable of providing taxi services. Although the awarded supplier is an SME, the selective procurement method suggests opportunities for similar enterprises to qualify for future call-offs under the same or similar frameworks. Businesses that can provide reliable and specialised services, particularly in the realm of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transportation, are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts, given the recurring nature and specific service requirements typical in this sector.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 60120 - SEND - Lancing to St Marys School Bexhill - 4 Seats, 1 Pass

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60120 - SEND - Lancing to St Marys School Bexhill - 4 Seats, 1 Pass

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a5a5619-e85c-45b3-8d7a-80b034a9858c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfda307b-1469-4eeb-b955-71bf6242a5c3
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
£47,892 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,892 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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