Award

Horsham & Henfield to Northease Manor, Lewes - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for taxi services under the project titled "Horsham & Henfield to Northease Manor, Lewes - Car, No PA." The process falls under the industry category of Taxi services and takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage concluded with the award being published on 17th July 2025, while the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This project highlights West Sussex County Council's initiative to streamline transport between key locations, offering a contract valued at £27,187.10 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the taxi services industry. The successful supplier was ABC CARS, an SME, indicating a viable pathway for similar-sized businesses to engage in public contracts that drive growth and stable income. Companies in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of fulfilling regional transportation needs, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities by showcasing their capability to meet local council requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Horsham & Henfield to Northease Manor, Lewes - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Horsham & Henfield to Northease Manor, Lewes - Car, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787975ff-b73c-4dc2-8620-b9e9f9c842aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe5775-ba98-4271-ab2c-9f410a9b95aa
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
SME, VCSE
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
£27,187 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years 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
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

ABC CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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