Award

Northchapel Primary to Lurgashall, Village Hall

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under the title "Northchapel Primary to Lurgashall, Village Hall" was carried out by West Sussex County Council, an esteemed regional authority located in Chichester, UK. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Taxi Services, involved a contract awarded to Middle Earth, serving as the supplier. The process adhered to a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, which culminated in a completed tender stage. Key dates include the contract period spanning from 3rd September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with an award notice published on 17th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing regular taxi services, would be well-suited to compete. Leveraging this contract could enhance market presence and establish essential partnerships with public entities like West Sussex County Council, presenting a worthy prospect for sustained business growth in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Northchapel Primary to Lurgashall, Village Hall

Notice Description

Northchapel Primary to Lurgashall, Village Hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9886c3e7-3f5c-4a31-a003-d413da2fd001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa865330-33a2-405f-aae4-3f9e06702eb5
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 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

MIDDLE EARTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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