Award

Chichester to Fordwater School - 4 seats, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Sussex County Council is for taxi services under the title "Chichester to Fordwater School - 4 seats, 1 PA." This contract falls within the services industry category and pertains to the transportation needs within the South East region, specifically in Chichester, United Kingdom. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 17th November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 24th November 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total estimated contract value of GBP 43,909.12.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in transport and taxi services. The procurement was awarded to ACE TAXIS, highlighting their suitability and potential for similar contracts in the region. While this specific opportunity may not cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with a focus on scalable transport solutions and that are established in the local region could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and fostering partnerships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chichester to Fordwater School - 4 seats, 1 PA

Notice Description

Chichester to Fordwater School - 4 seats, 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d7a933-7626-435e-81c1-ad145ae4b0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fe215b-f0e1-40d7-b3dc-b352cb33ca05
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
£43,909 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,909 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ACE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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