Award

Route 3512 Littlehampton to Farney Close - MPV, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi services concerning Route 3512 from Littlehampton to Farney Close. The procurement process used a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to SUSSEX SCHOOL TRANSPORT LTD on 22 August 2025, with the value of the contract being £28,460.10. The contract period commences on 1 September 2025 and concludes on 31 July 2026. This opportunity aligns with the services industry category and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Chichester, PO19 1RQ.

This tender provides growth prospects for businesses specialising in transportation and taxi services, particularly those capable of handling school transport needs. While it is not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations in the taxi services sector may benefit from engaging in such contracts through dynamic purchasing systems. Companies that possess a robust operational setup in the South East region and can offer competitive services would be best positioned to compete in similar future opportunities offered by local councils like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Route 3512 Littlehampton to Farney Close - MPV, No PA

Notice Description

Route 3512 Littlehampton to Farney Close - MPV, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d60fa37-ba7f-4c44-9422-a9b78df82cdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f116313d-bd9f-4149-9cb6-82af31cd81bb
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
£28,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,460 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

SUSSEX SCHOOL TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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