Award

Worthing to Burstow Park School - Car, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 17:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Worthing to Burstow Park School - Car, 1 PA," classified under taxi services within the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to CROWN CARS LTD on 22 November 2025 and is valued at £43,567 with the contract period starting on 1 December 2025 and ending on 31 July 2026. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a strategic approach to meet the transportation needs between Worthing and Burstow Park School.

This tender showcases significant business opportunities for firms specialising in transport solutions, particularly taxi and private car hire services. While it may not be specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises, organisations proficient in handling dynamic purchasing systems with the requisite capacity can greatly benefit, expanding their service offerings and strengthening ties with local councils. Such contracts allow businesses to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector market, providing a foothold in regional logistical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Worthing to Burstow Park School - Car, 1 PA

Notice Description

Worthing to Burstow Park School - Car, 1 PA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66e8a864-3dae-4e84-b487-9d0331f0af62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799965f5-3873-43f3-b93b-ec829538131a
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
£43,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 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
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

CROWN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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