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School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded the public procurement process for the "School Bus Route 8415" contract, which involves providing taxi services on school days only. The contract covers the period from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2031, within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically the postal code PO19 1RQ. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award published on 14th May 2026. The value of the contract is £83,182, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the tender process having initially closed on 17th March 2026.

This contract, awarded to UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES LTD, presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable taxi services for school transportation. While this tender may not have been directly tailored for SMEs or voluntary organisations, companies with established expertise in managing regular school bus routes are well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. This procurement highlights a commitment to structured and scheduled transportation services within the UK’s public sector framework, inviting companies with strong logistical and regional operational capabilities to participate in such tenders.

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Notice Title

School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only

Notice Description

School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-961a8d5d-b0fe-450a-bd51-1d1b2db74104
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7efa2e-9dd2-4aeb-83a4-41d20a3d011f
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
£83,182 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,182 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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

UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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