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title: "Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA"
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# Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3bb61c6-b0b4-4858-9e0c-45c44891df03

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA" was managed by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. Categorised under taxi services (CPV code 60120000), this contract follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Pick Me Taxi, an SME, on 22nd August 2025, after the tender period ended on 15th August 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, offering services in the South East region of the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi service industry to expand their operations in the South East region. Companies similar in nature to Pick Me Taxi, especially those familiar with service delivery in educational settings, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The involvement of local council-led procurement processes suggests potential for future opportunities within regional public service provisions. Engaging in such tenders can lead to stable, long-term contracts, enhancing growth potential for SMEs and mid-sized ventures interested in government contracting.

## Notice

Route 53601 Worthing, Horsham to Aurora Redehall School - 4 seats, no PA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf54d760-7542-4514-a865-086366022cd3 |
| 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 | £33,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,250 |
| 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 | PICK ME TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf54d760-7542-4514-a865-086366022cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf54d760-7542-4514-a865-086366022cd3
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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