Award

WSCC Route 53616 Billingshurst to Manor Green College - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process under the title “WSCC Route 53616 Billingshurst to Manor Green College - Car, No PA,” which focuses on the provision of taxi services. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process concluded with the award stage, and the contract is valued at £38,588.023. The procurement was completed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a structured approach to sourcing. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, thereby covering the academic year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in taxi and transportation services, particularly those with the capacity to manage school transportation routes. The award to ALPHA CARS demonstrates the relevance and potential for companies well-versed in catering to educational institutions, ensuring reliable and punctual services. Although this particular procurement did not emphasize suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality taxi services can grow their portfolios by securing similar opportunities with local councils seeking specialised logistical solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 53616 Billingshurst to Manor Green College - Car, No PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 53616 Billingshurst to Manor Green College - Car, No PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56b49d8d-4c79-4436-a9d4-a40a16426542
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b289e88-5d75-44fe-91b7-4fbcab808576
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,588 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,588 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20258 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

ALPHA CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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