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title: "Littlehampton to Palatine school-Minibus, 1 PA, REGULAR TEAM"
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# Littlehampton to Palatine school-Minibus, 1 PA, REGULAR TEAM

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3ea4aa0-3d1e-4d5a-81c3-d8a4b261d277

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract titled "Littlehampton to Palatine school-Minibus, 1 PA, REGULAR TEAM" under the industry category of taxi services. This contract, valued at £40,899.4, involves the provision of minibus services in the South East of the United Kingdom, particularly within the PO19 1RQ postal code. The procurement process has progressed through the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2024 and conclude on 31st August 2025. The tender was completed via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the end of the tender period recorded on 20th August 2024.

This procurement contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi and minibus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably well-suited for this tender, given West Sussex County Council's emphasis on inclusion. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a key local authority, potentially leading to further opportunities within the region and across similar public procurement projects. Lemon Tech Solutions Limited, trading as Arrow Taxi Group, has been specifically awarded this contract, exemplifying the type of businesses that can thrive in such competitive selections.

## Notice

Littlehampton to Palatine school-Minibus, 1 PA, REGULAR TEAM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ffa4e1-b6a4-41c6-8a7e-7c5b2b487b0a |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,899 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,899 |
| 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 | LEMON TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED TRADING AS ARROW TAXI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ffa4e1-b6a4-41c6-8a7e-7c5b2b487b0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ffa4e1-b6a4-41c6-8a7e-7c5b2b487b0a
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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