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title: "School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-961a8d5d-b0fe-450a-bd51-1d1b2db74104

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has concluded the public procurement process for the "School Bus Route 8415" contract, which involves providing taxi services on school days only. The contract covers the period from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2031, within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically the postal code PO19 1RQ. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award published on 14th May 2026. The value of the contract is £83,182, and the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the tender process having initially closed on 17th March 2026.

This contract, awarded to UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES LTD, presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable taxi services for school transportation. While this tender may not have been directly tailored for SMEs or voluntary organisations, companies with established expertise in managing regular school bus routes are well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. This procurement highlights a commitment to structured and scheduled transportation services within the UK’s public sector framework, inviting companies with strong logistical and regional operational capabilities to participate in such tenders.

## Notice

School Bus Route 8415 - Contract 31/03/2026 - 31/03/2031 - School days Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7efa2e-9dd2-4aeb-83a4-41d20a3d011f |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,182 |
| 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 | UNITED MINIBUSES & COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7efa2e-9dd2-4aeb-83a4-41d20a3d011f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7efa2e-9dd2-4aeb-83a4-41d20a3d011f
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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