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WSCC Route 4679 Brinsbury College

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:41

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded the procurement process for "WSCC Route 4679 Brinsbury College," focusing on taxi services. The contract, valued at £44,000, facilitates transport solutions within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with service delivery centred around the postal code PO19 1RQ. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with ACE Taxis West Sussex Ltd named as the supplier. This call-off from a dynamic purchasing system had a tender period ending on 26 August 2024, with the contract slated to run from 9 September 2024 through to 31 July 2026, highlighting an opportunity in the taxi service industry.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly taxi providers with operations in the South East of England. The selective procurement method​—particularly advantageous for companies familiar with dynamic purchasing systems—presents an opening to engage in public sector contracts. Suitable businesses would be those capable of delivering high-quality service while adhering to contractual obligations within the defined time frame. Although the contract is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses well-equipped in taxi services can leverage this award to bolster their market presence and diversify their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 4679 Brinsbury College

Notice Description

WSCC Route 4679 Brinsbury College

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f46d0b2-0b22-4a61-901d-e11b72212023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9073267b-d886-40d7-8c10-f3858b184caa
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
Nataliia Zavalniuk
Contact Email
nataliia.zavalniuk@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 0222 6352

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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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