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title: "WSCC Route 3636 Pulborough to Steyning Primary SSC - 4 seats, 1 PA"
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buyer: "West Sussex County Council"
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# WSCC Route 3636 Pulborough to Steyning Primary SSC - 4 seats, 1 PA

Buyer: West Sussex County Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51007967-4cda-4bb8-ba04-df8b4dad5475

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council procured a school transport taxi service for Route 3636, carrying primary-school pupils between Pulborough and Steyning. The requirement is for a vehicle with four passenger seats and one passenger assistant (PA). It is a passenger transport service, classified under CPV 60120000 for taxi services, delivered in West Sussex, South East England. The council is the buying organisation and the service supports a specific school route rather than general public transport. Businesses relevant to this requirement include taxi and private-hire operators able to provide a suitably sized vehicle, undertake regular scheduled journeys between Pulborough and Steyning, and provide the required passenger-assistant provision alongside driving services.

This procurement is complete and was awarded on 30 July 2026 to TAXILINK. The award value is £26,425.20. The contract runs from 6 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The route was procured through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with submissions due by 23 July 2026 at 12:00. The awarded supplier is TAXILINK, based in Brighton. The requirement was treated as a services procurement and the tender had a stated value of £26,425.20. The published outcome identifies one active award and one supplier. This is therefore an awarded school transport contract, rather than an uncompleted opportunity for new bids.

For a supplier assessing future school transport work with West Sussex County Council, this award shows demand for a dedicated, scheduled taxi route linking Pulborough and Steyning and requiring a four-seat vehicle plus one passenger assistant. A credible competitor would need dependable daily route operation, capacity to carry the required number of pupils, and the staffing arrangements to provide passenger-assistant support as part of the service. The successful supplier is a small or medium-sized enterprise, showing that this type of route can be delivered by an established local or regional taxi operator rather than only a large transport company. Relevant experience in contracted school transport, safeguarding-aware passenger care, timetable discipline and reliable vehicle availability would strengthen a future response to this buyer’s requirement.

## Notice

WSCC Route 3636 Pulborough to Steyning Primary SSC - 4 seats, 1 PA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080d9e-98cb-4ac9-87b7-a2caef6261b0 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,425 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TAXILINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080d9e-98cb-4ac9-87b7-a2caef6261b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080d9e-98cb-4ac9-87b7-a2caef6261b0
  22nd September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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