Award

WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 08:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass," under the CPV category "Taxi services." The contract is valued at £52,898.42 GBP and spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, within the United Kingdom's South East region. The award was conferred to EXCEL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD on 25th August 2025, and the official notice of the awarded contract was published on 20th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services or providing passenger transport. The contract's focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport may appeal to suppliers experienced in or aiming to expand their services in this niche area. While the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in dynamic purchasing systems are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3989c93-9e66-4bb6-be6d-b1f47e45243d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1448c15f-b0d5-4e3c-b7e6-e4038454d530
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
£52,898 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,898 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20258 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
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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

EXCEL TRANSPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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