Award

Crawley to Horley, Surrey - Car, No PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves West Sussex County Council as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Crawley to Horley, Surrey - Car, No PA," classified under the industry category of taxi services. The contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, having completed the tender phase, with the contract set to commence on 2nd September 2024 and run until 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with notable dates including the tender period end on 15th August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £25,650, was published on 13th February 2026. Crown Cars Ltd, identified as an SME, is the awarded supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for growth for businesses in the taxi service sector, particularly those capable of operating in the Surrey region and accommodating contract specifications set by local authorities. Although the procurement process does not focus on SME or VCSE suitability, small to mid-sized taxi companies with experience servicing public contracts can compete favourably. Businesses equipped with a dynamic approach to procurement and delivery logistics may find this tender aligns with their service offerings, allowing them to engage in long-term contracts with public sector clients like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crawley to Horley, Surrey - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Crawley to Horley, Surrey - Car, No PA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ded5e4-c46e-4481-9fdf-d0552852f9f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d5354a-04a4-41e5-9e09-d95bbaa9f8a5
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
£25,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 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

CROWN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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