Award

Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 16:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council concerns a completed contract titled "Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA", classified under "Taxi services". This service contract, with a value of £29,450, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was initially open until 15th August 2025, and the award was active as of 22nd August 2025. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is due to conclude on 31st August 2026. This procurement process falls under the services category and is geographically situated in South East England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi and transport services, particularly those familiar with minibus operations across educational routes. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises, firms with established services in similar domains could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and engage in public sector work. R GSM SERVICES LTD was the supplier awarded the contract, indicating the competitive landscape for similar service providers looking to collaborate with West Sussex County Council in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Description

Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bddcb39-f9ca-4f9f-8785-d0ae528697e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27ff30d-f82f-4272-9ef7-f9505b3ddd04
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
£29,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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 Aug 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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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