Award

DDRT Book-a-Bus service Hoppa

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Book-a-Bus service, titled "DDRT Book-a-Bus service Hoppa" under the industry category of Taxi services. This contract falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in the postal code PO19 1RQ. The procurement process, which commenced prior to the tender period ending on 15th March 2025, culminated in the awarding stage, with HOPPA LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The contract begins on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, with the total value amounting to £57,175 GBP. This selective procurement method leveraged a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses engaged in innovative transport services, particularly those capable of facilitating responsive transport solutions akin to taxi services. While not specifically targeting SME or VCSE entities, businesses with robust capabilities in dynamic transport management will find this project alignment conducive to expansion. HOPPA LIMITED, an SME supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise that can thrive through such collaborations, setting a precedent for other business entities in delivering competitive services to governmental bodies like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDRT Book-a-Bus service Hoppa

Notice Description

WSCC's Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) Book-a-Bus service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cc9e235-eaba-43df-b918-cd41d354ae6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd415d9e-6cf6-4f92-baa0-5f6216189d9a
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
£57,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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

HOPPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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