Award

Pulborough to Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy-car, no PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Sussex County Council involves a contract titled "Pulborough to Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy-car, no PA," classified under taxi services in the South East, United Kingdom. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting its targeted approach. This contract reached the award stage on the 27th of August 2024, following the tender period ending on 20th August 2024. The contract is valued at £26,879.30 and its period spans from 3rd September 2024 to 31st August 2025. West Sussex County Council, with Andrew Moore as the contact person, is the buying organisation in this contracting process.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the demand for taxi services over a year-long contract. Businesses specialising in transportation or local commuting services in the South East region would find this contract appealing. The awarding to CASTLE CARS (WEST SUSSEX) LTD showcases the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts, fostering growth within the regional economy. This procurement could serve as a benchmark for similar organisations aiming to expand their contract portfolios with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pulborough to Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy-car, no PA

Notice Description

Pulborough to Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy-car, no PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ed45002-8a05-4ff1-aed6-3153136773c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e9d1a80-1a02-4dfa-96c5-78eb1069f708
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, VCSE
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
£26,879 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,879 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

CASTLE CARS (WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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