Award

WSCC Route 60078 Littlehampton to Palatine School - minibus, 1PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "WSCC Route 60078 Littlehampton to Palatine School - minibus, 1PA," classified under taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award stage for this contract was reached, culminating on 25 August 2025, with the contract period running from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. Valued at £43,424.50, this contract encompasses services vital for transportation, with postal code PO19 1RQ being pertinent for delivery addresses.

This procurement offers substantial business growth potential for organisations adept in providing transportation services, particularly those involved in specialised transportation like taxi or minibus operations. Although the contract is not suited for small or voluntary sector enterprises, businesses capable of scaling and adhering to the dynamics of public sector contracts could find significant opportunities here. The awarded supplier for this tender was COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SUSSEX, a company with a proven track record in the region. Interested parties in expanding their service capabilities within public transportation networks are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities emanating from regional councils like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 60078 Littlehampton to Palatine School - minibus, 1PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 60078 Littlehampton to Palatine School - minibus, 1PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7f20e32-d9b4-4acb-b64b-5431aaf94012
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562c6023-b116-4757-9f49-28c07ccea241
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
£43,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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