Award

Emsworth to Chichester - Car, 1 PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Emsworth to Chichester - Car, 1 PA" contract was managed by West Sussex County Council, a local authority headquartered in Chichester, UK, and was recently concluded. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically taxi services, and was awarded to HELENS AIRPORT CARS LTD. With the procurement method being a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender progressed through the award stage, culminating in August 2025. The contract is valued at £31,186.60 and will run from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, providing services in the South East region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the public sector transport services. Companies specialising in taxi or car services with experience in handling similar contracts or a dynamic purchasing system would find themselves well-suited for such procurement processes. The acknowledgement of suitability for SMEs and VCSEs demonstrates an inclusive opportunity for smaller and social enterprises to engage and potentially grow through delivering consistent services in line with contractual obligations.

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Notice Title

Emsworth to Chichester - Car, 1 PA

Notice Description

Emsworth to Chichester - Car, 1 PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e970d224-8a65-40c7-b502-0f6077ab3a81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a296a8d8-aa4f-48f1-bdad-a1c1dcb19606
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
SME, VCSE
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
£31,186 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,186 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

HELENS AIRPORT CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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