Award

Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process for minibus taxi services along Route 53603, connecting Rudgwick and Horsham to Serenity School Primary. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically taxi services, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, bearing postal code PO19 1RG. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates of the process include the tender period ending on 15th August 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement stage currently reported is "award," with ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED being awarded the contract, valued at £35,761.8.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Although the awarded supplier is ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED, businesses with similar capabilities might find future opportunities in similar routes or related services attractive. The focus on selective procurement methods may appeal to companies that are part of dynamic purchasing systems that offer flexibility and competitive advantage. While the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, taxi and transport companies that can deliver reliable and cost-effective services in the region may benefit from exploring similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a66483f-d813-4154-a7a1-03657a9ccd04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262e2de1-d78b-450d-ba8e-375384c611e0
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
£35,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks 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 1RG
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

ROAD LINK GATWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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