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WSCC ROUTE 70003 - SEND - Eastergate to Fareham Hampshire 1 passenger NO PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, based in Chichester, has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process titled "WSCC ROUTE 70003 - SEND - Eastergate to Fareham Hampshire 1 passenger NO PA". The contract, classified under taxi services, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom with specific delivery addresses in PO19 1RQ postal code. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £30,256.51, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The award was formally activated on 25th August 2025, ensuring the successful completion of the procurement stage.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi and transport services, particularly those operating within the South East region. The procurement was awarded to HELENS AIRPORT CARS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bognor Regis, highlighting the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete in future tenders of this nature. Though not suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), the selective procurement approach favours organisations with experience in dynamic purchasing systems, enabling them to leverage their expertise in managing specialised transport services for local councils.

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Notice Title

WSCC ROUTE 70003 - SEND - Eastergate to Fareham Hampshire 1 passenger NO PA

Notice Description

WSCC ROUTE 70003 - SEND - Eastergate to Fareham Hampshire 1 passenger NO PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a88fd9df-7597-40cd-a922-cba5e0729484
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40753b6f-9339-4107-9c08-d7eb9d75d30e
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
£30,256 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,256 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20257 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
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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

HELENS AIRPORT CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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