Award

Crawley to Littlehampton - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:32

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of taxi services from Crawley to Littlehampton, awarded under a selective tender procedure via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The services fall under the CPV classification 60120000, indicating a focus on taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £26,588.60, was awarded on 22 August 2025, with a service period spanning from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. This tender was finalised with the award stage, with key deadlines including the initial tender period end date of 15 August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities predominantly for established businesses specialising in transportation services, with GATE CARS LTD successfully securing the contract as the supplier. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with established operations in taxi services can leverage these contracts to expand their reach in the South East region. The dynamic purchasing system approach allows for agile adaptation to changing procurement needs, potentially fostering competitive growth among firms adept in such service provision.

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Notice Title

Crawley to Littlehampton - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Crawley to Littlehampton - Car, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e1c2929-d738-4a97-89a4-6803f620dd6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7325fef1-2b22-4ace-9877-714d8bd8b027
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
£26,588 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,588 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GATE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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