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WSCC Route 1656 Worthing to APC Lancing

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has concluded a selective procurement process for the provision of taxi services under the title "WSCC Route 1656 Worthing to APC Lancing". This contract, valued at GBP 43,061.21, falls within the services industry category and has been executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date set on 25th August 2025. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering taxi operations. The contract valued at over GBP 43,000 suggests a substantial opportunity for growth and engagement within the public sector transportation network. Given the procurement approach, businesses that are part of a dynamic purchasing system have a strategic advantage in competing for similar future tenders. Although the requirement was not defined for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with scale to fulfil large service contracts within the specified region will find such opportunities are well-suited to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market positioning in public transportation services provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Route 1656 Worthing to APC Lancing

Notice Description

WSCC Route 1656 Worthing to APC Lancing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4684d3-8e4f-4663-82c3-93020d76ae3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d12981f2-53b6-4a16-baa6-9adac16431fa
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
£43,061 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,061 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20258 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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