Award

Route 65001 Bognor Regis to Herons Dale School - Car, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by West Sussex County Council, focusing on a taxi service for Route 65001 from Bognor Regis to Herons Dale School. The contract falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified as CPV code 60120000, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed, having moved through the award stage with TAXILINK as the successful supplier. The process was initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 15 August 2025, and the contract will be active from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. The award was published on 12 February 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process.

Businesses specialising in taxi services have a significant opportunity for growth with contracts like this, particularly those that can meet the logistics requirements across the specified routes. Companies involved in transportation services, particularly SMEs that focus on personalised travel logistics, are highly suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Although the current award does not cater to SMEs, offerings such as strategic partnerships or consortia may provide pathways to accessing these opportunities. The nature of this contract highlights the viability for local taxi services to establish regular routes on behalf of public sector entities, fostering long-term business development and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Route 65001 Bognor Regis to Herons Dale School - Car, 1xPA

Notice Description

Route 65001 Bognor Regis to Herons Dale School - Car, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1d2aa5d-4f1c-4ec2-b6cb-267bde28d77b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f4fc6-01ec-4333-9e6d-134380649488
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
£38,604 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,604 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 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

TAXILINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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