Award

WSCC Route 7359 - SEND - Emsworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council, involving the awarded contract for "WSCC Route 7359 - SEND - Emsworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats," falls within the taxi services industry category. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to HELENS AIRPORT CARS LTD and spans from the 1st of September 2025 to the 31st of July 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award stage, as noted by the active award status dated the 25th of August 2025. The location affected includes regions within South East, United Kingdom, with the postal code PO19 1RQ being relevant for the service delivery address.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and taxi services. The selective procurement method signifies a targeted approach, ideal for companies already on relevant purchasing frameworks or systems. Although the awarded contract is not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale taxi service providers or businesses looking to expand their footprint within public sector transportation can benefit substantially. Suppliers like HELENS AIRPORT CARS LTD, operating in regional areas, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts focused on specialised school routes.

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Notice Title

WSCC Route 7359 - SEND - Emsworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

Notice Description

WSCC Route 7359 - SEND - Emsworth to Conifers House School, Easebourne - 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb6670d7-2903-4ee4-9b07-34efeeb9a7c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a46bae7-57b9-438d-b1dc-2b34f3352bfb
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
£28,747 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,747 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20257 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

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

HELENS AIRPORT CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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