Award

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by West Sussex County Council, involved the award of a contract entitled "Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage has concluded, with the award made on 18th August 2025, while the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The contract was awarded to RK CARS CRAWLEY LTD, with a total value of £58,807.70.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in providing efficient taxi services, especially those capable of meeting dynamic system requirements. Companies that specialise in school transportation services stand to benefit substantially by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. While the tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, any business with the capacity to deliver reliable service solutions within the specified geographic area of West Sussex and beyond can explore future tender processes managed by the contracting authority, West Sussex County Council, for further growth and development.

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Notice Title

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

Notice Description

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-782ca9af-979c-4821-83a8-f28a857bbde8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da2cd76e-95a8-41ac-8c1d-3b7efdd53ee2
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
£58,807 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,807 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20259 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

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

RK CARS CRAWLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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