Award

WSCC Route 435 - 57 Seats - Pulborough to Midhurst Rother College -

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "WSCC Route 435 - 57 Seats - Pulborough to Midhurst Rother College" contract, managed by West Sussex County Council, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, with an allocated budget of £100,320. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the procurement timeline extended from its tender period ending on 18th August 2025 to the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The awarded contract notice was published on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those skilled in providing taxi and shuttle services. The contract, awarded to UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES LTD, highlights a potential market for companies looking to expand their operations within the region of West Sussex. While the suitability was not marked for SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system indicates potential future opportunities for adaptable and responsive transport providers in similar projects. Businesses that can offer competitive and reliable transport services would find such contracts beneficial for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 435 - 57 Seats - Pulborough to Midhurst Rother College -

Notice Description

WSCC Route 435 - 57 Seats - Pulborough to Midhurst Rother College -

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3a00d1c-27c7-4d18-8b74-341be1933991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e350081-ba0d-47c1-8188-183f5075709f
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
£100,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20259 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
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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

UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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