Award

Route 53486 Ferring to Manor House - Car, 1XPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services titled "Route 53486 Ferring to Manor House - Car, 1XPA" has been completed, facilitated by West Sussex County Council. This contract fell under the industry category of taxi services, as classified by CPV code 60120000, and covered the South East of England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 18th August 2025. Following the tender stage, the award took place on 25th August 2025, with the contract period set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised transport services, particularly those adept at fulfilling dynamic purchasing system requirements. Although the contract was awarded to FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LTD, which operates as an SME, other companies in the taxi service industry might find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their regional footprint. Businesses with experience in the provision of reliable and efficient taxi services are well-suited to vie for such opportunities, potentially enhancing their growth and diversifying their clientele within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 53486 Ferring to Manor House - Car, 1XPA

Notice Description

Route 53486 Ferring to Manor House - Car, 1XPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68362cd1-7f06-459d-a41c-3514c1ef7dbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f8fd0c-adc2-42fe-8d90-9382aefd7858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£34,204 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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