Award

Route 2271 Slindon College - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council embarked on a public procurement process for taxi services, specifically focusing on Route 2271 to Slindon College. The procurement, classified under the 'Taxi services' industry category, involved a selective procedure calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tendering phase concluded on 15 August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the procurement reached its award stage on 22 August 2025, and the process was celebrated with the publication of the award notice on 19 February 2026. The total value of the contract is £34,293.1.

This tender presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of robust logistics operations in the South East area. FAB MOBILITY LTD was successfully awarded this contract, illustrating the viable business growth opportunities for firms that can deliver reliable and quality taxi services. Though not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract can serve as a stepping stone for established businesses looking to expand their portfolio. Firms with experience in dynamic purchasing systems and selective procurement processes would find themselves efficiently positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Route 2271 Slindon College - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Route 2271 Slindon College - Car, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a4d0eb3-da8b-4cd8-a414-a08f78d8991b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39110835-ffe0-41a1-98d5-457871b45e1f
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
£34,293 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

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

FAB MOBILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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