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WSCC Route 60114 - SEND - Henfield & Shoreham x2 to Seadown School - 7Seater MPV

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the SEND transport service titled "WSCC Route 60114 - Henfield & Shoreham x2 to Seadown School - 7-Seater MPV," overseen by West Sussex County Council, has been awarded as of 25th August 2025. The procurement, focused on taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, followed a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract valued at £48,002.08 GBP, was awarded to Sussex School Transport Ltd, and runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement began with the tender period ending on 18th August 2025, ensuring timely transport solutions for special educational needs from Henfield and Shoreham to Seadown School.

This tender presents businesses, particularly those in the transportation sector, with growth opportunities through partnering for specialised transport services. Companies with expertise in managing dynamic routes or those capable of providing tailored transport solutions for special needs could benefit. Despite West Sussex County Council favouring larger entities over SMEs, firms with scalable operations in taxi services might find this avenue advantageous for establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions and councils, potentially opening doors to similar educational transport services and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 60114 - SEND - Henfield & Shoreham x2 to Seadown School - 7Seater MPV

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60114 - SEND - Henfield & Shoreham x2 to Seadown School - 7 Seater MPV

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41e393bf-e4d8-457f-b843-264fac34d80a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d968914b-dcd5-4773-ba86-e27b7a5c0bea
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
£48,002 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,002 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days 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
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

SUSSEX SCHOOL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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