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WSCC ROUTE 905 - 16 SEATS - TO IMBERHORNE SCHOOL EAST GRINSTEAD

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "WSCC ROUTE 905 - 16 SEATS - TO IMBERHORNE SCHOOL EAST GRINSTEAD", belonging to the taxi services industry category under CPV classification 60120000. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a focus on delivering services within Chichester (postal code PO19 1RQ). The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending on 18th August 2025 and the award date on 25th August 2025. The contract is valued at £47,639.46 GBP and the award notice was published on Contracts Finder on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for enterprises involved in providing taxi services. As the contract does not explicitly indicate suitability for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger transport companies with experience in managing school routes are best positioned to compete. Companies capable of delivering high-quality transport services can capitalise on dynamic purchasing system tenders, enabling them to gain more contracts with public authorities. Middle Earth Transport has been awarded the contract, indicating that experienced suppliers in this domain stand a better chance to seize similar opportunities. Business users should consider engaging with local councils and exploring dynamic purchasing systems to find partnerships for similar projects.

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Notice Title

WSCC ROUTE 905 - 16 SEATS - TO IMBERHORNE SCHOOL EAST GRINSTEAD

Notice Description

WSCC ROUTE 905 - 16 SEATS - TO IMBERHORNE SCHOOL EAST GRINSTEAD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7257830b-1247-4954-8cb6-2a0c0b398416
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc08d782-86fa-47ae-a90d-9ce7cd6885de
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,639 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 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

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

MIDDLE EARTH TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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