Award

Route 2934.04 Worthing to Slindon College - minibus, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 13:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Route 2934.04 Worthing to Slindon College - minibus, No PA," classified under taxi services. The process has culminated in the award stage as of February 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement targets services category and involves transportation between Worthing and Slindon College. The relevant contract period spans from 18th November 2024 to 31st July 2026, with a contract value of £29,816.70. The buyer, West Sussex County Council, is located in Chichester, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities in the transportation sector, specifically for businesses engaged in taxi services. Despite the contract being awarded, understanding the procurement method and scope can inform future opportunities. Businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region, can consider similar procurement processes for potential engagements with public authorities like West Sussex County Council, which frequently requires reliable transportation services. ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX LTD successfully secured the contract, highlighting an opportunity for local transport providers to potentially expand their market presence through competitive local tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 2934.04 Worthing to Slindon College - minibus, No PA

Notice Description

Route 2934.04 Worthing to Slindon College - minibus, No PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45708587-0a22-46d7-96fe-5131ecb8850f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b576fa87-d22c-4580-9f63-ab7e3581da42
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
£29,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 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

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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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