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title: "Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA"
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# Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0abd36e5-fd4f-4cdf-b4ee-2f1390508e1a

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## Summary

The contract process was conducted by West Sussex County Council, focusing on the provision of taxi services from Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 60120000, denoting taxi services, and takes place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically with a postal code of PO19 1RQ. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award status being active as of 22nd August 2025. The tender phase concluded on 15th August 2025.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those equipped with small fleet operations suitable for taxi services. Although the suitability criteria specified that the tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to meet dynamic purchasing requirements could benefit. R GSM Services LTD, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar scalable enterprises may find value in pursuing future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Southwick & Shoreham to Oak Grove College 7 Seater 1 PA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc92d7c-fc1d-41f7-a1ae-b3e26de04ad1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,810 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R GSM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc92d7c-fc1d-41f7-a1ae-b3e26de04ad1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc92d7c-fc1d-41f7-a1ae-b3e26de04ad1
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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