Award

Littlehampton to Lancing, Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 16:08

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of taxi services for the route from Littlehampton to Lancing. The tender, titled "Littlehampton to Lancing, Car, 1xPA," falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" (CPV code: 60120000) and pertains to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The selection process was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £35,720, spans from 3rd September 2024 to 31st July 2025, with the award date recorded as 27th August 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Taxi service providers in the South East with the capability to deliver reliable transportation offerings can find this contract advantageous. R gsm Services Ltd - Brighton Taxi Company has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for regional taxi firms to engage in and benefit from local government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Littlehampton to Lancing, Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Littlehampton to Lancing, Car, 1xPA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b043caf1-0dbd-4708-92de-3a7dd09691e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b144b0-2ddf-4674-b76a-4a034449ff98
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
SME, VCSE
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
£35,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
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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

R GSM SERVICES LTD - BRIGHTON TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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