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The Drive Prep School - saloon taxi with PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Drive Prep School - saloon taxi with PA" is overseen by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is "Taxi services" under CPV code 60120000. This procurement has completed the award stage, with key dates including the award date on 22 August 2025 and the contract period running from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement value of £30,400 GBP, indicating a moderate scale service contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in taxi services, particularly those capable of fulfilling transport needs for educational institutions. As the procurement favours selective bidding through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with established relations or experience in such systems may have a competitive advantage. Although not highlighted for SMEs or VCSEs, local firms with experience in public sector contracts could leverage their capabilities to pursue similar opportunities, aiding in their business growth through public procurement channels with West Sussex County Council as the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Drive Prep School - saloon taxi with PA

Notice Description

The Drive Prep School - saloon taxi with PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-486edff4-605b-4174-9c14-db9035e90edd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8147e-7864-4d26-8b35-672590c5ab32
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
£30,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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

ABC CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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