Award

Route 2277 Pulborough to Barnham Primary - Accessible vehicle, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage for their tender titled "Route 2277 Pulborough to Barnham Primary - Accessible vehicle, 1xPA." This procurement falls under the taxi services category (CPV 60120000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The original tender period ended on 15 August 2025, with the contract starting from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The contract's value totals £32,877.6, and the award was officially active as of 22 August 2025.

This contract represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in accessible transportation services. Given that it was awarded to ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX LTD, which operates as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), it illustrates the potential for similar-sized businesses to engage successfully in public sector contracts. Firms with experience in delivering reliable taxi services, particularly those equipped with accessible vehicles, stand well-positioned to compete for such tenders in the future, thus facilitating business growth within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 2277 Pulborough to Barnham Primary - Accessible vehicle, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 2277 Pulborough to Barnham Primary - Accessible vehicle, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9c7086f-3569-4e48-be59-ec7616abc501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec85390-35db-4f55-b711-c23f43d8a990
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
£32,877 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,877 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

ACE TAXIS WEST SUSSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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