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WSCC Route 65000 Shoreham-by-Sea to Herons Dale - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a selective procurement process for taxi services, titled "WSCC Route 65000 Shoreham-by-Sea to Herons Dale - Car, 1xPA." This procurement falls under the CPV classification 60120000, indicating its focus on taxi services. The contract value is £36,774, and it was awarded to R GSM SERVICES LTD. The procurement method involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period began on 1st September 2025 and is set to end on 31st July 2027. The award was made on 25th August 2025, with the details published on 15th July 2026. The services will be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the main buying organisation based in Chichester, West Sussex.

This procurement provides a strategic opportunity for firms specialising in transport and logistic services, particularly those capable of delivering taxi services. Such businesses can thrive by securing similar contracts through dynamic purchasing systems, where competence and reliability are highly valued. While the specific procurement was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents insights into market demands and potential areas for expansion. Companies looking to develop in the South East region, or those already established there, could find scope in exploring future tender opportunities with local councils and similar public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 65000 Shoreham-by-Sea to Herons Dale - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 65000 Shoreham-by-Sea to Herons Dale - Car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0bc201a-8bbb-4476-96ee-47b458c03689
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae50667-ffc5-4aa1-a97f-30ff70871c70
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
£36,774 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,774 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 202510 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
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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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