Award

WSCC Route 65003 4 seats 1 passenger - no PA - Central Education

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Sussex County Council as the buying organisation for the provision of taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "WSCC Route 65003 4 seats 1 passenger - no PA - Central Education," is part of the service industry category. This tender commenced with a selective procurement approach, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award stage is complete, with Robin Cars Ltd being the designated supplier. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award notice published on 2nd April 2026.

This tender highlights opportunities for companies specialising in transportation and taxi services to engage in business growth through public sector contracts. Although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or well-established firms that provide reliable passenger transport services based in or operating around Chichester are in an advantageous position. It presents a lucrative opportunity for such businesses seeking to collaborate with governmental bodies, illustrating the potential for stable revenue within a critical public service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 65003 4 seats 1 passenger - no PA - Central Education

Notice Description

WSCC Route 65003 4 seats 1 passenger - no PA - Central Education

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3647f2b-87e2-4a58-ba77-e6df08e1c1bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e05a65-6821-4707-b565-4035550effa4
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
£35,706 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
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

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

ROBIN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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