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Route 7189 - Hunston to Littlegreen Academy

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "Route 7189 - Hunston to Littlegreen Academy." The procurement falls within the industry category of services, specifically taxi services, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to "HELENS AIRPORT CARS LTD" with a financial value of £30,430.40. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 7th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The award of the contract was activated on 31st December 2024, with the procurement process having progressed to the award stage as of 27th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth within the taxi services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling regional transport needs. Businesses with expertise in providing efficient and reliable taxi services would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The dynamic nature of the procurement system employed herein allows for flexible fulfilment of transportation needs in line with educational institutions' requirements, thus aligning with regional transport expansion strategies. As West Sussex County Council continues to organise public transport solutions, further opportunities may arise for businesses specialising in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 7189 - Hunston to Littlegreen Academy

Notice Description

Route 7189 - Hunston to Littlegreen Academy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c54ed676-7457-4bad-947f-c8e290e8d435
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860c5c33-9d49-4b5f-8bbe-7c66ae4296a1
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
£30,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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

HELENS AIRPORT CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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