Award

Route 2989 Slindon college

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Route 2989 Slindon college - Minibus," managed by West Sussex County Council, has been completed with the award status confirmed. This contract falls under the industry category of taxi services, with the procurement method being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically location PO19 1RQ, Chichester. The tender period ended on 15th August 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. Key dates include the award date on 22nd August 2025, with a contract value of £34,226.60. Award notices were published on 17th February 2026 by the Cabinet Office.

This tender provides opportunities for established transport service providers, particularly those capable of offering minibus taxi services, to grow their businesses. The procurement method, being selective, suits businesses comfortable with operating within dynamic purchasing systems and those experienced in working with local councils. Though the contract is not directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, organisations of moderate scale such as 24X7 West Sussex Limited, which was awarded the contract, may find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding regional service offerings.

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Notice Title

Route 2989 Slindon college

Notice Description

2989 Slindon college - Minibus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d83a4ef-a652-4d1d-86ab-44adcd4d2fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90b4efd-7205-425c-a7cc-3ef2e09e1060
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
£34,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

24X7 WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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