Award

Upper Beeding to Burgess Hill - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Upper Beeding to Burgess Hill - Car, 1xPA" under the classification of taxi services. This contract, valued at £30,413.30, was executed using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and awarded to Sussex School Transport Limited. The process reached the award stage on 27th August 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st July 2026. The procurement mainly targets services in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the taxi services industry, as it involves recurring transport provision over a fixed period. Businesses well-suited to compete would include those with existing infrastructure in passenger transport, capability in service flexibility, and a focus on regional operations. Participation could lead to sustained business relationships with a public sector body like West Sussex County Council, offering stability and potential for future procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Upper Beeding to Burgess Hill - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Upper Beeding to Burgess Hill - Car, 1xPA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534e24b5-eee7-4ed8-83c2-04cbba21c401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb79fa4-0906-4ef3-8374-0526b4af947f
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
SME, VCSE
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
£30,413 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,413 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years 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

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

SUSSEX SCHOOL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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