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Fordwater - Saloon taxi + PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:59

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of saloon taxi services under the title "Fordwater - Saloon taxi + PA" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified with CPV code 60120000. The contract, valued at £27,380.90, was awarded on 22 August 2025, following a selective procurement method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, and the procurement stage is marked as complete with the award status being active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services, particularly those who are capable of engaging with dynamic purchasing systems. Although this opportunity is not classified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in servicing public sector contracts could benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Companies like 24X7 WEST SUSSEX LIMITED, the successful supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth and collaboration within this sector. Therefore, businesses looking to expand their services in regional transport solutions should consider engaging in this market, leveraging their expertise and capabilities to meet such public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Fordwater - Saloon taxi + PA

Notice Description

Fordwater - Saloon taxi + PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a6b7dbd-e10c-49e5-a8ff-956f8e3584d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3f920b-253b-4385-bc3c-ffd57802ca9c
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
£27,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

24X7 WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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