Award

Lancing to APC Worthing - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract awarded by West Sussex County Council involves providing transportation services from Lancing to APC Worthing, focusing on taxi services under the industry category of CPV 60120000. The contract is complete, with an active award status following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £56,182.96, is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. While the tendering stage concluded on 15th August 2025, the contract was officially awarded on 22nd August 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in transportation services, particularly those capable of fulfilling contract requirements within specified regions. As the awarded supplier, AERO MOBILITY CARS LTD demonstrates the importance of SMEs in localised service provision, despite the procurement not explicitly favouring SMEs. Businesses well-suited for this type of contract typically include those with established operations in the South East, proficiency in tendering processes within dynamic purchasing systems, and the ability to deliver high-quality customer service in passenger transport. Such opportunities can catalyse growth by enhancing service portfolios and fostering partnerships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Lancing to APC Worthing - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Notice Description

Lancing to APC Worthing - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f8ba946-9d36-4679-ae92-9592248c1d27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53f4af3-26af-43c9-bd57-2879bf239e5f
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
£56,182 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,182 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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

AERO MOBILITY CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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