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Route 1631 Chichester to APC Chichester

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the transport service titled "Route 1631 Chichester to APC Chichester," classified under taxi services. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The service contract, valued at £25,049.60, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom with an implementation period starting from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The award stage concluded on 8th June 2026, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 18th August 2025 and the contract award being activated on 25th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for transportation companies capable of providing taxi services within the specified location. The awarding of the contract to PHOENIX CARS SUSSEX LTD underlines the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts. While the process was selective, businesses proficient in leveraging dynamic purchasing systems can benefit significantly. Although this particular opportunity does not suit SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the transport sector can strategically position themselves for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 1631 Chichester to APC Chichester

Notice Description

Route 1631 Chichester to APC Chichester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad4662ba-6c53-41b3-a861-8c56eab4c240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c8270c-1726-4d9b-855e-49e1c2cb3062
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
£25,049 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,049 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PHOENIX CARS SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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