Award

Route 4727 Handcross Primary

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for "Route 4727 Handcross Primary," managed by West Sussex County Council, pertains to taxi services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. With a contract valued at £109,174, this process was executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, signifying a selective procurement method. The contract covers the period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, and its award was finalised on 22nd August 2025. The tender had completed its course by 15th August 2025, reflecting the progression from planning to award stage effectively.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those with the capacity to fulfil transport needs between Haywards Heath and Handcross. Although not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers growth potential for established transportation firms eager to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. Businesses equipped with reliable vehicle fleets and adherence to regional transport regulations stand well-suited for such tenders, fostering collaborations within local government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Route 4727 Handcross Primary

Notice Description

Haywards Heath to Handcross - Car, no PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1f965ff-ab81-4bca-85c8-17ab477662f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5b1257-0279-49a1-bea3-faccf77c8b8f
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
£109,174 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,174 £100K-£500K
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
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

MY CARS SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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