Award

Route 9801 St Pier's PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council, under the title "Route 9801 St Pier's PA," focused on providing taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender valued at approximately £46,376.61 was completed successfully. The tender period concluded on 15th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2026. An active award was announced on 22nd August 2025, further published on 13th February 2026. The industry category pertains to services, specifically taxi services, reflecting opportunities within the public transportation sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services. The procurement was completed by ELITE CARS GATWICK LTD, an SME, highlighting a promising path for small enterprises looking to expand their reach within government contracts. The focus on taxi services ensures that firms with expertise in customer transport solutions are well-suited to compete, particularly those positioned to deliver reliable and efficient services across the South East region. Although not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, companies within this sector can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio in serving local council transport needs.

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Notice Title

Route 9801 St Pier's PA

Notice Description

Route 9801 St Pier's PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de612ff2-c14d-4681-8a6a-289811b9f453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724f8ba2-235b-4141-9779-4b388f74fd58
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
£46,376 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

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

ELITE CARS GATWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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