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WSCC Route 7381 - Westergate to Fordwater School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger - 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract managed by West Sussex County Council for taxi services, specifically for Route 7381 from Westergate to Fordwater School. The contract, titled "WSCC Route 7381 - Westergate to Fordwater School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger - 1 PA", falls under the services category, with a classification code of 60120000 for taxi services. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed with an active status on 25th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2027. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract value amounting to GBP 65,176.57.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those offering taxi or wheelchair-accessible transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can accommodate the required four-seat configuration plus one passenger assistant, would find this contract fitting, despite the suitability criterion not being explicitly slanted towards SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded supplier, GATWICK WHEELCHAIR CARS LTD, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to fulfil such a contract, providing targeted services between the specified locations. This opportunity facilitates business growth through repeated engagement over the contract's nearly two-year duration, supporting consistent revenue flow and potential further partnerships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 7381 - Westergate to Fordwater School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger - 1 PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 7381 - Westergate to Fordwater School - 4 Seats, 1 Passenger - 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-723875a0-3f5a-4b31-a792-5a936db15c60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf3ed48-158f-4bb2-9659-c84286340a07
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
£65,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 202510 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

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

GATWICK WHEELCHAIR CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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