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Provision of An Active Travel Officer for Schools in West Sussex

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of An Active Travel Officer for Schools in West Sussex," under the services category, aimed at supporting schools with travel initiatives to reduce congestion and air pollution. The procurement, classified as a limited competition, falls below the threshold with the financial value of £74,710. The contract was signed on 12th March 2026 and commenced on 6th April 2026, ending on 5th April 2027. With the legal backing of the UKPGA 2023/54, the procurement process included the awarding of the contract to the Walk Weel Cycle Trust, a large-scale supplier, specialising in recruitment services relevant to this initiative and based out of Bristol.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment or active travel initiatives, specifically those capable of providing strategic and operational support to schools aiming for behavioural change in travel habits. Companies with experience in educational support services surrounding travel management and environmental impact will find this tender particularly beneficial. As urban areas increasingly prioritise sustainable travel, businesses with solutions aimed at reducing emissions will find such procurements crucial to expanding their market presence and fostering collaborative growth with educational institutions in dynamic regional sectors like West Sussex.

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Notice Title

Provision of An Active Travel Officer for Schools in West Sussex

Notice Description

Active Travel Officer to work with schools and support and strengthen the capacity to deliver the supporting initiatives and activities for successful travel plans. Aiming for behavioural change, reduced congestion and air pollution around school gates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 1RG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALK WEEL CYCLE TRUST

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