Award

Crawley to Horley, Surrey -MPV 6 seater, 1 x PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services between Crawley and Horley, Surrey has been completed, with West Sussex County Council acting as the buying organisation. This contract, titled "Crawley to Horley, Surrey - MPV 6 seater, 1 x PA," falls under the services category, specifically taxi services, as per CPV classification 60120000. The tender utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award date was 22nd August 2025, with the contract starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The location of service is within the South East region, United Kingdom, with an approximate value of £27,540.50.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in private hire and taxi services with an interest or base in the South East. WESTERN CARS PRIVATE HIRE LTD, identified as an SME, has secured the contract, indicating potential advantages for similar-sized enterprises experienced in responding to dynamic purchasing system call-offs. The procurement process highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with local councils and engaging in upcoming tenders using selective procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Crawley to Horley, Surrey -MPV 6 seater, 1 x PA

Notice Description

Crawley to Horley, Surrey -MPV 6 seater, 1 x PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35d37a9f-1a75-44d5-af1b-0b3e9972151c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a20f6ea-8ff5-44bf-ad7d-26c2af59eaf7
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
£27,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 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

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

WESTERN CARS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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