Award

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA" is completed under the authority of West Sussex County Council. This service contract falls under the Taxi Services category, with a CPV classification of 60120000. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, valued at £33,250, was granted to RK CARS CRAWLEY LTD. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2027, serving locations in the South East of the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 18th May 2026, following the tender period closure on 18th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transportation service providers, especially those specialising in school transport routes. Businesses adept in providing reliable taxi services with a focus on punctuality and safety are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Establishing a working relationship with public sector organisations like West Sussex County Council can lead to increased visibility and potentially more contracts within governmental frameworks, fostering business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Description

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf1fa43-777f-47f6-a493-a30340831691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd4f76d-aaaf-4061-9618-d87092603d1e
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

RK CARS CRAWLEY

Further Information

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