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08 Jun 2026 at 09:15

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully awarded the contract for "Route 4720 Handcross to Brighton", classified under the taxi services industry category. This procurement process falls under the category of services and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, worth £35,209.93, will be in effect from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date recorded as 25th August 2025. Deliveries will be within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around postal code PO19 1RQ.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those adept at managing taxi service routes. SMEs and larger businesses alike could benefit from participating in similar tenders to enhance their portfolios and achieve sustained growth. Although initially indicated as not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, such contracts do enable businesses to expand into public sector engagements, increasing their visibility and reputation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Route 4720 Handcross to Brighton

Notice Description

Route 4720 Handcross to Brighton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e6368cc-5753-4821-99bf-284f8a8b70e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0c4c17-1a36-49fa-86ce-40ef7b91ba55
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
£35,209 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,209 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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