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29 Jul 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council recently completed the procurement process for a taxi service route titled "WSCC Route 60128 East Grinstead to Northease Manor - 4 seats, no PA". This service falls under the industry category of taxi services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 9th July 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 23rd July 2026, concluding on 31st July 2027. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2026, and published on 29th July 2026, with a total value of £33,340.04.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the taxi services industry, particularly those able to respond to selective procurement methods. The designated supplier, EASY ACCESSIBLE CARS LTD, demonstrates that enterprises capable of fulfilling dynamic purchasing system requirements will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities. While suitability assessments indicated this contract is not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the right capabilities in service provision and logistics will find this sector a promising avenue for growth. Such contracts not only provide a reliable revenue stream but also the potential to build a steady relationship with local government bodies like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 60128 East Grinstead to Northease Manor - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60128 East Grinstead to Northease Manor - 4 seats, no PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b64ba335-c263-455d-a038-508eaa71886b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c83fa9-d566-4a2d-809d-f2649d5f9971
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
£33,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 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

EASY ACCESSIBLE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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