Award

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA" was managed by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. Categorised under taxi services (CPV code 60120000), this contract follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Pick Me Taxi, an SME, on 22nd August 2025, after the tender period ended on 15th August 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, offering services in the South East region of the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi service industry to expand their operations in the South East region. Companies similar in nature to Pick Me Taxi, especially those familiar with service delivery in educational settings, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The involvement of local council-led procurement processes suggests potential for future opportunities within regional public service provisions. Engaging in such tenders can lead to stable, long-term contracts, enhancing growth potential for SMEs and mid-sized ventures interested in government contracting.

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Notice Title

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Description

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3bb61c6-b0b4-4858-9e0c-45c44891df03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf54d760-7542-4514-a865-086366022cd3
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
£33,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,250 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

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

PICK ME TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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