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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 3596 Hassocks to Ingfield Manor (Woodview Unit) - Car, No PA" was managed by West Sussex County Council, based in Chichester, South East England. This contract, classified under the taxi services category (CPV code: 60120000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 18th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2027. The award stage is complete, with Crawley Car Company Limited selected as the supplier, for a contract value of £46,968. The award was published on 8th June 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services, particularly those capable of fulfilling transportation needs in the South East region. While the procurement was not targeted specifically towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with established logistics and fleet management capabilities would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The structured procurement method ensures a competitive process, encouraging high-quality submissions from suppliers capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined by the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Route 3596 Hassocks to Ingfield Manor (Woodview Unit) - Car, No PA

Notice Description

Route 3596 Hassocks to Ingfield Manor (Woodview Unit) - Car, No PA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edd79417-c29f-4137-8137-01130ebdea74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f280962-156e-40a7-98e6-6877cbcc5b1f
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
£46,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Postcode Area
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

CRAWLEY CAR COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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