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WSCC Route 99987 - Adults - Crawley x2 to Ifield Hall (SMILES) - 4 Seats

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 99987 - Adults - Crawley x2 to Ifield Hall (SMILES) - 4 Seats". This contract, valued at £36,166.13, falls under the taxi services industry category (CPV: 60120000) and covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027, following a tendering phase that concluded on 18th August 2025, with the award made active on 25th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. The dynamic purchasing system procurement method could appeal to companies capable of adaptable service delivery. Given the specific route requirements, businesses based in or near Crawley would be well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises, although not particularly highlighted in suitability, might find establishing similar services or expanded contract opportunities beneficial, considering the public sector's ongoing demand for reliable transport services. Forge Mobility Services Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a participating entity that aligns with these attributes.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 99987 - Adults - Crawley x2 to Ifield Hall (SMILES) - 4 Seats

Notice Description

WSCC Route 99987 - Adults - Crawley x2 to Ifield Hall (SMILES) - 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb27cc0-3c43-4538-9dc7-f608d4c528fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5716c74f-702a-4320-825d-f632f63db3fd
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
£36,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20259 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

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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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