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WSCC Route 3631 Haywards Heath to LVS Hassocks - 6 seats, 1 PA, 1 passenger

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for taxi services, specifically for Route 3631 from Haywards Heath to LVS Hassocks. The contract, awarded to FAB MOBILITY LTD, covers the provision of 6 seats, 1 personal assistant, and 1 passenger. This procurement, classified under the taxi services industry, was conducted using a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period extends from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement activity, which took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, was in the 'award' stage as of 20th July 2026, with the tender originally closing on 17th June 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi or transportation services, especially those equipped to handle specific routes and passenger needs. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies like FAB MOBILITY LTD, identified as an SME, demonstrate that smaller businesses can successfully compete for such contracts. Firms experienced in providing reliable and efficient taxi services in regional locations will find similar opportunities suitable for business growth through service contracts procured by local councils or authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 3631 Haywards Heath to LVS Hassocks - 6 seats, 1 PA, 1 passenger

Notice Description

WSCC Route 3631 Haywards Heath to LVS Hassocks - 6 seats, 1 PA, 1 passenger

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e88798-3607-4d06-897f-ba9d0d9e9812
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52eb8ec1-15c7-4648-8121-16f256688a8f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£40,148 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,148 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

FAB MOBILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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