Award

WSCC Route 7358 - SEND - Petworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 08:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of transport services under the contract titled "WSCC Route 7358 - SEND - Petworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats." This procurement falls under the taxi services category and pertains to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award being active since 25th August 2025. This public procurement was carried out via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, reflecting a targeted approach tailored to specific service needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specializing in taxi services. The procurement method indicates selective opportunities within established systems, appealing primarily to businesses already positioned within such frameworks. Although labelled as not suitable for SMEs, competitive organisations with appropriate capacity can leverage this opportunity to enhance service offerings and expand market presence in the South East. Consequently, transport companies possessing the necessary infrastructure and operational readiness are well-suited to vie for similar future contracts. Notably, PRODRIVE TRAVEL LTD has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for business growth in niche transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 7358 - SEND - Petworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

Notice Description

WSCC Route 7358 - SEND - Petworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7779ab42-b092-44d5-9fdc-e604ac1edd4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9df692-8d78-46ee-978a-7ea4925aab79
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
£33,059 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,059 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PRODRIVE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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