Award

WSCC Route 8300 - SEND - Southwick to New Barn School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process for a service contract titled "WSCC Route 8300 - SEND - Southwick to New Barn School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger," classified under the taxi services industry category. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £45,154.53, is designated for the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contractual period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award formally announced on 23rd February 2026. Relevant parties include the buyer, West Sussex County Council, and the supplier, ABC CARS.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for those specialising in transport services, particularly taxi operators with the capacity to deliver SEND routes. Companies that have a history of providing high-quality transport services, especially those catering to specialised routes, have the potential to thrive. Although the contract is not specified as suitable for SMEs, it allows the selected supplier to enhance its portfolio within the education sector's transport services, creating pathways for future opportunities. Businesses established in the South East region may particularly benefit from the established connections within the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 8300 - SEND - Southwick to New Barn School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Notice Description

WSCC Route 8300 - SEND - Southwick to New Barn School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39b12d37-33d0-447f-84af-ecbb4ac2fe57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16fe41a-0d4a-417e-b358-8ef0c8eb6dfb
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
£45,154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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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