Award

Route 53459 - Horsham to Burstow Park School - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the transport service titled "Route 53459 - Horsham to Burstow Park School - Car, No PA," categorised under taxi services. The procurement, conducted through a selective method using a dynamic purchasing system, relates to services in the South East of the United Kingdom, particularly around postal code PO19 1RQ. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2025, with the contract period set from 10th February 2025 to 31st July 2027. This procurement falls under the award stage, with the award date noted as 3rd February 2025. The total value of the contract is £39,123.86.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services. Although it was not specifically marked as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), SME STAR CARS GATWICK LTD successfully won the contract. Businesses equipped with relevant capabilities in providing reliable and efficient taxi services, particularly those familiar with the regional geography and school transport requirements, could find similar future tenders beneficial for expansion and operational engagement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Route 53459 - Horsham to Burstow Park School - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Route 53459 - Horsham to Burstow Park School - Car, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d21d2c2-a6e1-4e52-b90f-bdd4f852fca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82638522-1cd7-4113-b21d-f540b272c840
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
£39,123 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,123 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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

STAR CARS GATWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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