Award

Horsham to Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill - MPV, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by West Sussex County Council involves the provision of taxi services, indicated by the project titled "Horsham to Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill - MPV, 1xPA." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Sussex School Transport Ltd. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th August 2025 and the contract commencing on 1st September 2025, finishing on 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically employing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing taxi or transport services, and is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a total contract value of £32,279.10, the initiative offers a stable income opportunity over approximately eleven months. Businesses equipped to deliver the required transportation services effectively within the specified location and duration stand to benefit substantially from engaging in such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Horsham to Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill - MPV, 1xPA

Notice Description

Horsham to Woodlands Meed, Burgess Hill - MPV, 1xPA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57746fba-5b9e-46f0-89fd-28704452fe2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f158931-a7b4-4396-8073-919b3e0184cc
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
£32,279 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,279 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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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