Award

Route 60099 Horsham to Oak Grove - Car, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi services under the title "Route 60099 Horsham to Oak Grove - Car, 1 PA." This contract, classified in the industry category of Taxi services, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, concluded with the contract award on 22 August 2025 for the sum of £35,150 GBP. The contract, set to begin on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 July 2026, has completed the award stage, signalling the successful conclusion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transportation services. Although the contract itself has been awarded to FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LTD, the selective procurement method indicates that similar opportunities may arise under a dynamic purchasing system, favouring agile and competitive enterprises poised to meet specific route requirements. Business entities with capabilities in providing reliable taxi services and with operational reach in the South East region could benefit from monitoring such tenders to fuel potential growth and expand market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 60099 Horsham to Oak Grove - Car, 1 PA

Notice Description

Route 60099 Horsham to Oak Grove - Car, 1 PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be10ddeb-0649-4d8c-adc7-6e26effd2f95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c871afa-301d-4208-86d8-edcf6490d97e
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
£35,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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