Award

Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council initiated the procurement titled "Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton," classified under taxi services. This contract, located in the South East of England, United Kingdom, has now reached the award stage with an active status. The tender was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award valued at £25,507.50. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15th August 2025 and the award date on 22nd August 2025, offering business opportunities in taxi service provision.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the taxi service sector, particularly those looking to expand operations in the South East region. Although the tender did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract went to Helens Airport Cars Ltd, an SME, indicating potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to thrive in similar procurement processes. Businesses specialising in transport services can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and establish lasting relationships with public sector buyers like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton

Notice Description

Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9ee520c-e9d1-4394-bad0-7d4e06d051cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d621aa-d108-428c-8e53-1c237dd66866
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
£25,507 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 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

HELENS AIRPORT CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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