Award

Route 3530 Brantridge MPV, 1 x PA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council undertook a selective procurement process for the provision of taxi services under a dynamic purchasing system for Route 3530 Brantridge MPV, which is classified under the CPV scheme (60120000) as taxi services. The procurement, aimed at catering to the transportation needs in the South East region of the United Kingdom, culminated with the contract award to FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LTD. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15 August 2025, with the contract starting on 1 September 2025 and ending on 31 July 2026. The procurement process reached its award stage on 22 August 2025, concluding with an award valued at GBP 27,950.9.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those tailored to taxi operations. The contract's execution by a small to medium enterprise (SME), FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES LTD, highlights the opening for similar entities to engage in such procurement offerings. Businesses that can provide robust logistical solutions in the South East of the UK might benefit from a partnership with public sector entities like West Sussex County Council, as they continue to explore opportunities through selective procurement methods. Companies focusing on enhancing service delivery in public transportation can find avenues for growth and increased market presence in such ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 3530 Brantridge MPV, 1 x PA

Notice Description

Route 3530 Brantridge MPV, 1 x PA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f136f093-9259-4789-b662-b97f54993804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38546cf1-90c6-4019-b972-ecd01325857a
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
£27,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks 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
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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

FORGE MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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