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WSCC Route 1678 Chichester to APC Littlehampton - 4 seats, no PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 1678 Chichester to APC Littlehampton - 4 seats, no PA". This tender, classified under the industry category related to taxi services, utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with an approximate contract value of £26,216.96. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The award was made active on 25th August 2025 and published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises in the transportation sector, although it is noted that the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. The procurement method indicates a strategic approach, favouring businesses with the capability to engage in call-offs from dynamic purchasing systems. Such opportunities are ideal for enterprises with expertise in providing dedicated taxi services, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and efficient service in the South East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 1678 Chichester to APC Littlehampton - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Description

WSCC Route 1678 Chichester to APC Littlehampton - 4 seats, no PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc0b78f2-ac0a-43eb-80cc-09ce6ef8dd0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84fa370-0070-47c3-87a7-7b84395b6ad0
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
£26,216 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,216 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

R GSM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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