Award

Route 3514 Shoreham to LVS Hassocks - MPV, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi services under the title "Route 3514 Shoreham to LVS Hassocks - MPV, 1xPA" within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award, announced on 22nd August 2025, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, marking the completion stage of the process. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a total value of £35,720. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically tailored to taxi services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those providing taxi services. While not exclusively targeted at small or voluntary community organisations, enterprises well-equipped to deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions may find substantial growth potential by engaging with such procurement opportunities. The contract awarded to Sussex School Transport Ltd exemplifies the scope for niche transport providers to flourish and expand their portfolio through public procurement engagements by working with local governmental bodies like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 3514 Shoreham to LVS Hassocks - MPV, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 3514 Shoreham to LVS Hassocks - MPV, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59d94072-f1ca-4c22-b0ec-8dbfab976ecc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb5bb18-99cb-42f1-bd24-6efed320bc7f
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
£35,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 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
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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