Award

WSCC Route 7357 - SEND Horsham & Pulborough to Conifers House School, Easebourne

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "WSCC Route 7357 - SEND Horsham & Pulborough to Conifers House School, Easebourne" has been completed. The buyer is West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom, and the industry category is taxi services. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 25th August 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. This tender falls under the services category and does not specifically target small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded supplier, GATE CARS LTD, an SME, demonstrates that smaller businesses can successfully compete for contracts of this nature. Firms specialising in transportation services or possessing fleet management capabilities are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering the potential for business growth and expansion in public sector contracts. The successful supplier will provide services to facilitate travel for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) students, highlighting a niche market for companies experienced in handling specific transportation needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 7357 - SEND Horsham & Pulborough to Conifers House School, Easebourne

Notice Description

WSCC Route 7357 - SEND Horsham & Pulborough to Conifers House School, Easebourne

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d890b25-ca9d-4b63-98f2-9514a38ae055
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ec1d3d-0a68-4cee-8131-d88121835fda
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
£29,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20257 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

GATE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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