Award

Route 52038 Step by Step

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Route 52038 Step by Step" has been carried out by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, with postal code PO19 1RQ, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on taxi services, represented by the CPV code 60120000. The process was conducted through a selective method, specifically by a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was actively completed for supplier ABC CARS, based in Crawley, addressing industry needs in the South East region. The contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 32,395. The award date was 22nd July 2025, and the award notice was published on 19th February 2026.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for companies involved in the taxi services industry, particularly those who can engage in dynamic purchasing systems. Businesses with the capability to deliver transport services within the South East of England would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts initiated by West Sussex County Council. While this procurement has already been awarded, similar future opportunities could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and increase regional market presence. Despite not being suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, collaboration with larger organisations like West Sussex County Council for public service contracts can significantly boost visibility and long-term growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 52038 Step by Step

Notice Description

52038 Step by Step

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ad7e473-68dc-4506-8665-d3cd1b826cd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bdef9e-35e0-4032-9e84-c5f8098a0153
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
£32,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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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