Award

Horsham to Herons Dale School Shoreham by Sea, Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a taxi service contract titled "Horsham to Herons Dale School Shoreham by Sea, Car, 1xPA". This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Taxi services" with a CPV code of 60120000. The contractual agreement covers transportation services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 3 September 2024 and ending on 31 July 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with an award active date on 27 August 2024. The total contract value is £25,640.50 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, awarded to ABC CARS, highlights the availability and accessibility for SMEs in the transportation sector to compete in selective tender processes. Given its regional focus, companies operating within the South East area could leverage this contract to establish or expand their service offerings while promoting local business engagement with public sector projects. Businesses experienced in managing personnel transportation services, especially those proficient with school transport logistics, would have been well-suited to bid for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horsham to Herons Dale School Shoreham by Sea, Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Horsham to Herons Dale School Shoreham by Sea, Car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9be61569-d449-476d-8a70-50a119e1f43b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4098b8a3-2f3d-4f16-8b94-f3e1e256cbd9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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

ABC CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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