Award

Route 7332 Crawley to Aurora Chaldon School - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Route 7332 Crawley to Aurora Chaldon School - Car, No PA," conducted by West Sussex County Council focuses on taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with an initial tender period that concluded on 22nd August 2025. The contract period spans from 5th September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The award status is active, as of 29th August 2025, with a contract value of £41,097. Forge Mobility Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier, specialising in transportation services, thus fulfilling the industry's requirements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those specialising in taxi operations. Organisations with the capability to fulfil specific routes, such as the Crawley to Aurora Chaldon School service, would find this contract advantageous. Although the tender was not marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, established transportation companies with similar operational capacities as Forge Mobility Services Ltd could leverage such public sector opportunities to expand their service reach and enhance regional market presence. Engaging with West Sussex County Council on future initiatives could further promote growth and development for relevant businesses in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 7332 Crawley to Aurora Chaldon School - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Route 7332 Crawley to Aurora Chaldon School - Car, No PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43137ebb-6ec8-4920-b540-9a4a07b3b288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a464deaa-4414-474f-8b9f-4fa28b15b446
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£41,097 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,097 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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