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title: "Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA"
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# Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a66483f-d813-4154-a7a1-03657a9ccd04

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed a public procurement process for minibus taxi services along Route 53603, connecting Rudgwick and Horsham to Serenity School Primary. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically taxi services, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, bearing postal code PO19 1RG. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates of the process include the tender period ending on 15th August 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026. The procurement stage currently reported is "award," with ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED being awarded the contract, valued at £35,761.8.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Although the awarded supplier is ROAD LINK GATWICK LIMITED, businesses with similar capabilities might find future opportunities in similar routes or related services attractive. The focus on selective procurement methods may appeal to companies that are part of dynamic purchasing systems that offer flexibility and competitive advantage. While the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, taxi and transport companies that can deliver reliable and cost-effective services in the region may benefit from exploring similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Route 53603- Rudgwick & Horsham to Serenity School Primary - Minibus, 1xPA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262e2de1-d78b-450d-ba8e-375384c611e0 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,761 |
| 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 1RG |
| 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 | ROAD LINK GATWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262e2de1-d78b-450d-ba8e-375384c611e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262e2de1-d78b-450d-ba8e-375384c611e0
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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