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Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Oak Grove College - MPV with PA" contract, classified under the taxi services category. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 15th August 2025 and contracts running from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process was completed and the award to LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED was made active on 22nd August 2025. The contract, valued at £32,300, covers services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services and those looking to expand their reach in the South East region of the UK. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically encourage SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in taxi services are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes. LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED, the awarded supplier, exemplifies how businesses can successfully secure contracts through a dynamic purchasing system, suggesting that companies with the ability to navigate selective procurement methods can achieve substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

Notice Description

Oak Grove College - MPV with PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f57386-1928-4c06-952a-28f219a44319
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e830540c-1e63-4eb4-bcbc-263b8071f3b6
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
£32,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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