Award

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College, Durrington, MPV, 1xPA

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Apr 2025 at 09:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by West Sussex County Council, pertains to taxi services covering Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College, Durrington. It falls under the industry category of services, specifically classified as taxi services. The procurement project, identified by title "Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College, Durrington, MPV, 1xPA," was concluded at the award stage. The contract valued at £37,810 was awarded on 27 August 2024 to R gsm Services Ltd - Brighton Taxi Company. The procurement was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a selective procurement method suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. It took place within the South East region, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3 September 2024 to 31 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth to enterprises in the transportation sector, particularly those specialised in providing taxi services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed fit for this type of procurement, allowing for greater competition and inclusion. By engaging in such a contract, a business can strengthen its portfolio by working with public sector entities like West Sussex County Council, thereby expanding its market reach and establishing a track record in delivering critical public services. The procurement method also supports businesses operating within a dynamic purchasing system framework, underscoring a need for flexibility and readiness to meet service demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College, Durrington, MPV, 1xPA

Notice Description

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College, Durrington, MPV, 1xPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7751718-101b-499a-9d43-41064002f617
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f51ccf-659f-409a-8fbc-8919d3fc2608
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
SME, VCSE
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
£37,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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

R GSM SERVICES LTD - BRIGHTON TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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