WSCC Route 53607 Forge Cars to Chailey Heritage

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "WSCC Route 53607 Forge Cars to Chailey Heritage," under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement method involved a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £40,000, covers a timeframe from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The buying organisation operates out of Chichester, South East, United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded with an active status as of 25th August 2025, with the award notice being published on 15th June 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in providing taxi services. Although the tender was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses engaged in the transport sector—especially those adept in dynamic purchasing systems—would find ample opportunity for growth through such contracts. Forge Mobility Services Ltd, an SME, was successfully awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential success for similar enterprises skilled in selective tendering within this niche market.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 53607 Forge Cars to Chailey Heritage

Notice Description

WSCC Route 53607 Forge Cars to Chailey Heritage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1660fc4-1822-4157-983a-d4f45a2b2fe8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34eb7584-c3f7-4201-bdb8-b93edb33f73a
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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