Award

WSCC Route 8306 - Wick to The Forest School, 4 seats, no PA, SEND

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by West Sussex County Council for a service titled "WSCC Route 8306 - Wick to The Forest School, 4 seats, no PA, SEND", categorized under Taxi services. This process took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Chichester, with the location postal code PO19 1RQ. The procurement follows a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was awarded, and the contract is in the award stage. Key dates for this process include a tender period end date on 18 August 2025, followed by an award date on 25 August 2025. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2027, with a contract value of £25,330.80.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those capable of catering to specific requirements like SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) transportation. While the contract's suitability is not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, such businesses equipped with necessary infrastructure and compliance can benefit. Competing for dynamic purchasing system call-offs can lead to steady revenue streams and enhance business credibility and experience in public sector contracts. With West Sussex County Council as the contracting authority, successful engagement could lay the groundwork for future opportunities within the region and similar service categories.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 8306 - Wick to The Forest School, 4 seats, no PA, SEND

Notice Description

WSCC Route 8306 - Wick to The Forest School, 4 seats, no PA, SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66d46474-4227-4b22-b3ff-b18f9860515c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d4b570c-f9ce-4e9c-a86e-8882d9e87685
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
£25,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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