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title: "Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA"
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# Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bddcb39-f9ca-4f9f-8785-d0ae528697e0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by West Sussex County Council concerns a completed contract titled "Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA", classified under "Taxi services". This service contract, with a value of £29,450, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was initially open until 15th August 2025, and the award was active as of 22nd August 2025. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and is due to conclude on 31st August 2026. This procurement process falls under the services category and is geographically situated in South East England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi and transport services, particularly those familiar with minibus operations across educational routes. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises, firms with established services in similar domains could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and engage in public sector work. R GSM SERVICES LTD was the supplier awarded the contract, indicating the competitive landscape for similar service providers looking to collaborate with West Sussex County Council in future projects.

## Notice

Lancing to Palatine School, Worthing - Minibus, 1xPA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27ff30d-f82f-4272-9ef7-f9505b3ddd04 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,450 |
| 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

- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27ff30d-f82f-4272-9ef7-f9505b3ddd04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a27ff30d-f82f-4272-9ef7-f9505b3ddd04
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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