Award

Farney Close Primary Saloon Taxi

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for taxi services titled "Farney Close Primary Saloon Taxi" under the industry category of Taxi services (CPV code 60120000). The procurement took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key dates involving the tender period ending on 15th August 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed through a selective method as part of a dynamic purchasing system, culminating in an award on 22nd August 2025. The contract, valued at £27,536.70 GBP, represents a complete tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and taxi services, particularly those capable of fulfilling service contracts in the South East region. While the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights growth potential for established taxi companies like CROWN CARS LTD, which successfully secured the contract. By engaging in local government contracts, businesses in the transportation sector can enhance their operational scope, increase revenue, and establish long-term partnerships with public entities such as West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Farney Close Primary Saloon Taxi

Notice Description

Farney Close Primary Saloon Taxi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff7d923d-bd86-4cb4-a485-b6261bfe6089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27a8904-da32-41de-b348-bb0124d85977
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
£27,536 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,536 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

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

CROWN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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