Award

Route 60031 Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 16:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by West Sussex County Council focuses on providing taxi services for the route connecting Oak Grove College, under the title "Route 60031 Oak Grove College - MPV with PA". Categorised within the CPV scheme as "Taxi services", this procurement targets suppliers in South East of the United Kingdom, specifically around Chichester, postal code PO19 1RQ. The process is in the Award stage with the contract awarded to CREST CARS and set to run from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was valued at £34,200 and was formally announced on 19 February 2026, following its initial publication on 15 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those located in or capable of operating within the South East region of the UK. While CREST CARS, a small or medium enterprise, secured the award, the dynamic purchasing system format ensures potential for similar businesses to engage with upcoming opportunities, creating avenues for expanding service portfolios and regional presence. Enterprises adept in adaptive logistics and passenger transport solutions would be well-placed to compete for future contracts with West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 60031 Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

Notice Description

Route 60031 Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b1621c5-13ff-42a3-9246-eeadc853a53d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db17243e-cef2-4e47-90fe-efa940874c42
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
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,200 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
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

CREST CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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