Award

Route 2433 Billingshurst to Slindon College - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is headed by West Sussex County Council for the taxi services route 2433 from Billingshurst to Slindon College. The contract is classified under the industry category of taxi services, with the project set to take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the awarding decision published on 17th February 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2025, and the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aiming to streamline the supplier selection process.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for those specialising in transportation services, especially taxi service providers within the South East region. With West Sussex County Council as the contracting authority, businesses with a proven track record in providing reliable transport services could leverage this contract to expand their operations. However, businesses need to note that this project is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, and as such, it may require those within the transportation industry with sufficient capacity and experience to bid successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 2433 Billingshurst to Slindon College - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Route 2433 Billingshurst to Slindon College - Car, No PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65baa75a-8e79-4918-af11-9ebcffe326fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de4b938-57fa-4e55-93b3-b9e9d07c9ba1
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
£30,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 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

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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