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title: "WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3989c93-9e66-4bb6-be6d-b1f47e45243d

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass," under the CPV category "Taxi services." The contract is valued at £52,898.42 GBP and spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, within the United Kingdom's South East region. The award was conferred to EXCEL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD on 25th August 2025, and the official notice of the awarded contract was published on 20th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services or providing passenger transport. The contract's focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport may appeal to suppliers experienced in or aiming to expand their services in this niche area. While the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in dynamic purchasing systems are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts in this category.

## Notice

WSCC Route 60118 - SEND - East Preston to Palatine School - 5 Seats (MPV) 1 Pass

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1448c15f-b0d5-4e3c-b7e6-e4038454d530 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,898 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,898 |
| 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 | EXCEL TRANSPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1448c15f-b0d5-4e3c-b7e6-e4038454d530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1448c15f-b0d5-4e3c-b7e6-e4038454d530
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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