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title: "Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9ee520c-e9d1-4394-bad0-7d4e06d051cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ee520c-e9d1-4394-bad0-7d4e06d051cd

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council initiated the procurement titled "Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton," classified under taxi services. This contract, located in the South East of England, United Kingdom, has now reached the award stage with an active status. The tender was procured using a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award valued at £25,507.50. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15th August 2025 and the award date on 22nd August 2025, offering business opportunities in taxi service provision.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the taxi service sector, particularly those looking to expand operations in the South East region. Although the tender did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract went to Helens Airport Cars Ltd, an SME, indicating potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to thrive in similar procurement processes. Businesses specialising in transport services can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and establish lasting relationships with public sector buyers like West Sussex County Council.

## Notice

Route 1609 to APC Littlehampton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d621aa-d108-428c-8e53-1c237dd66866 |
| 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 | 16 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 | £25,507 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,507 |
| 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 | HELENS AIRPORT CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d621aa-d108-428c-8e53-1c237dd66866

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d621aa-d108-428c-8e53-1c237dd66866
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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