WSCC Route 30006 - SEND - Ashington to Woodlands Meed College - 4 Seats

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process titled "WSCC Route 30006 - SEND - Ashington to Woodlands Meed College - 4 Seats," classified under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Located in South East England, specifically in the postal code area PO19 1RQ, the procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 25 March 2026. The tender covered a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2028, with a total value of £30,000 GBP. The award was published on 8 June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services. Although the procurement does not specify a preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities to provide dedicated transport services, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The contract, awarded to TAXILINK, emphasises the potential for businesses to establish or expand their presence in the West Sussex area, securing steady service provision over the two-year contract period.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 30006 - SEND - Ashington to Woodlands Meed College - 4 Seats

Notice Description

WSCC Route 30006 - SEND - Ashington to Woodlands Meed College - 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-927c4153-0479-4a0a-8daf-ee9ab7936680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69b19d5-f8bb-4ea1-b584-6c8273943d19
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

TAXILINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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