Award

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for taxi services under the title "Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA". The procurement, categorised within the taxi services industry (CPV: 60120000), concluded with an award to PICKME TAXI. The contract encompasses services in the South East of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 July 2026. This award was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract is valued at £25,807.70. The award was confirmed active on 25 August 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for taxi service providers seeking to establish or grow their presence in the South East region. Businesses proficient in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially those familiar with operating within dynamic purchasing systems. Participation in such procurement procedures can lead to growth by expanding service offerings in partnership with established local authorities such as West Sussex County Council, thereby enhancing business credibility and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

Notice Description

Route 7314 Horsham to Aurora Chaldon school - Car, 1 x PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e41e106-8716-4fd0-aba1-0ca0dba72b7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a12471-7511-4f36-8eaf-5f6f24bcb08d
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
£25,807 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,807 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

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

PICKME TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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