Award

Littlehampton to Worthing - car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services from Littlehampton to Worthing, managed by West Sussex County Council, falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically taxi services. The award stage of the process took place on 25th August 2025, following a selective procurement method based on a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st July 2026, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The council is headquartered in Chichester, PO19 1RQ, providing a contract valued at GBP 33,618.98.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in providing reliable taxi services across regional areas. While this specific contract was suited for suppliers capable of fulfilling non-SME requirements, it allows businesses to expand their operational footprint in a crucial commuter corridor. Companies similar to R GSM SERVICES LTD, the awarded supplier, show that small to medium enterprises can successfully engage with regional government tenders and provide essential public services while fostering growth in their business offerings. Business users seeking to leverage such contracts should focus on dynamic purchasing systems to enhance their competitiveness in selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Littlehampton to Worthing - car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Littlehampton to Worthing - car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dff83ce-7852-4872-97f5-d38be6273c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b707fe-400d-48c0-97d6-50d8cc385224
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
£33,618 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 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
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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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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