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23 Jun 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wilton Park, a central government public authority located in Steyning, UK, involves awarding a contract for taxi services to transport event participants to and from the Wiston House venue. The process has reached the award stage, with SPH Airport Taxi being designated as the supplier. This contract, valued at £31,993.52, was signed on 1st April 2026 and will last until 31st March 2027. The procurement method used is a limited competition under the "Below threshold - limited competition" guideline, classified under the 'services' category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of offering quality and reliable taxi services. The awarded contract underscores the demand for logistical support in facilitating transportation between venues, a niche large transport companies could effectively fill. Although the opportunity is now past the competitive bidding stage, it demonstrates a trend in government contracting towards engaging specialized local suppliers for key logistical roles. Businesses with similar capabilities and the capacity to manage high-volume logistics could align growth strategies to tap into comparable future tenders.

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Notice Title

Taxi Services

Notice Description

Taxi services to transport event participants to and from the Wiston House venue (cumulative spend)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058772-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,993 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WILTON PARK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STEYNING
Postcode
BN44 3DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPH AIRPORT TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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