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title: "School Bus Route 9500 - Contract 31/3/2026 to 31/3/2021 - Monday to Friday"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# School Bus Route 9500 - Contract 31/3/2026 to 31/3/2021 - Monday to Friday

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f5d14fc-338f-454c-bf21-758d90681d73

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a taxi services contract titled "School Bus Route 9500 - Contract 31/3/2026 to 31/3/2021 - Monday to Friday". The industry category is taxi services, classified under CPV 60120000. The contract, starting on 31 March 2026 and ending on 31 March 2031, will serve the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in postcode PO19 1RQ. The process employed was a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was active as of 24 March 2026, with the notice published on 2 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses within the taxi and transportation industries, particularly those familiar with utilising dynamic purchasing systems. Organisations like COMPASS TRAVEL, classified as an SME, have successfully secured this contract, demonstrating potential for similar companies to expand their operations into public sector transport services. Companies aiming to leverage such opportunities should ensure compliance with procurement frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems, aligning their offerings with the requirements of local councils. The five-year span of the contract ensures long-term engagement and steady business potential.

## Notice

School Bus Route 9500 - Contract 31/3/2026 to 31/3/2021 - Monday to Friday

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6e40db-d603-476c-8066-e148e9a9b1f7 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 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 | £89,319 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,319 |
| 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 | COMPASS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6e40db-d603-476c-8066-e148e9a9b1f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6e40db-d603-476c-8066-e148e9a9b1f7
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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