Award

Route 7323 Worthing to My Choice - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 7323 Worthing to My Choice - Car, 1xPA" has been completed and awarded by the West Sussex County Council. This contract pertains to taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000, and covers the delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 15th August 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, valued at £32,801.60. The award for this contract was announced as active on 22nd August 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those providing taxi services in the South East region. Though the contract has been awarded to MINIBUS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD, business stakeholders should note the strategic use of dynamic purchasing systems by West Sussex County Council, which could aid similar companies in aligning their services for future opportunities. Businesses, particularly SMEs, should explore participation in such systems to increase their chances of securing contracts in regional transport services despite this contract not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Route 7323 Worthing to My Choice - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 7323 Worthing to My Choice - Car, 1xPA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86fb9ab3-b5f1-4918-88eb-f3c4e24bacc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5b1dd0-f80b-4684-b149-6f3ef71ffbc7
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
£32,801 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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

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

MINIBUS TRAVEL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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