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Phase 3C - SMHS1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was handled by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System for a contract titled "Phase 3C - SMHS1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD", which falls under the Taxi Services category (CPV code: 60120000). The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the award stage has been completed. The procurement process started with submissions due by 29th January 2026, followed by the awarding of the contract on 23rd March 2026. The contract period commenced on 13th April 2026 and will run until 12th April 2030. Key service areas include the United Kingdom and broader regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive taxi services across several territories. While the process employed a selective procurement method, it suggests a competitive environment suitable for well-established transport operators with a robust service delivery capacity. Businesses capable of delivering cost-efficient services on a price-per-mile basis are likely to find such opportunities conducive to growth in both reputation and market presence. Gari Transport Ltd, identified as the successful bidder, exemplifies the type of business apt for this contract.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SMHS1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached 'invitation to a competition' document for route and contract information. Please be advised when submitting your bid transport operators are required submit a price per mile as described in the call for competition terms and conditions. Please note all clarifications MUST be submitted through the In-tend portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00b28739-ea04-49a0-a134-9539d5fb0d97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/220eef27-2c1d-4e60-9d91-feb036df5a6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,361 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARI TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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