Award

Crawley to Lingfield, Surrey - Accessible Vehicle, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 16:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details a contract awarded by West Sussex County Council for taxi services, specifically for an accessible vehicle route from Crawley to Lingfield in Surrey. The industry category is focused on taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000, and the location encompasses the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LTD on 22nd August 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2026, aiming to provide needed transport services in this region. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach for choosing suppliers.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in accessible transport services to leverage a dynamic purchasing system approach to gain business with local councils. Taxi service providers with expertise in accessible vehicles and those located within or near the South East of England are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although this contract has already been awarded, the procurement method suggests potential for future opportunities within the council’s procurement system, appealing to enterprises eager to expand their market presence in public sector transportation services. Businesses able to meet specific service requirements and with flexibility in operation might find strategic growth prospects in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crawley to Lingfield, Surrey - Accessible Vehicle, 1xPA

Notice Description

Crawley to Lingfield, Surrey - Accessible Vehicle, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e46df584-8bd6-4fc2-91d5-7b26f6c14127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e180480-db17-435b-ac07-7ef32a0d4606
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
£25,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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