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28 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by West Sussex County Council involves a contract titled "WSCC Route 1677 Littlehampton to APC Worthing - 4 seats, 1 PA" categorised under taxi services (CPV code 60120000). This selective procurement, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focused on providing transportation services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender completed with an award to LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 25th August 2025. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total contract value of £27,588.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the taxi service industry, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing reliable transportation solutions and scalability could greatly benefit from participating in such dynamic purchasing systems. By securing a place in these call-off contracts, businesses can gain exposure and long-term growth by partnering with reputable public sector organisations like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 1677 Littlehampton to APC Worthing - 4 seats, 1 PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 1677 Littlehampton to APC Worthing - 4 seats, 1 PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b27cb19-b5b5-4fa5-a408-e25822293539
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8102fae-743c-4828-b431-da6ecce56cd6
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
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
£27,588 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,588 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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