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Summer Operations - SDHS1401 - 24/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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19 Nov 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Buckinghamshire Council, has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Summer Operations - SDHS1401 - 24/09/2025 - AWARD," which falls under the services category, specifically "Taxi services" with CPV code 60120000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a restricted procedure. The process involved contract competition terms requiring transport operators to submit bids based on a price per mile. The contract commenced on 29th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd February 2028. While the services cover various locations, including the United Kingdom, the primary delivery address listed is in Aylesbury, with the main period for tender submissions ending on 26th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in taxi services. The awarded contract, valued at £40,492.32, has been granted to The Taxi People Ltd., indicating a successful outcome for SMEs adept at managing local and regional transport services across diverse locations. The use of a restricted procedure suggests a competitive edge for businesses with the capacity to meet specified criteria and deliver reliable, cost-effective services. Organisations looking to expand their reach in government contracts will find this an appealing precedent demonstrating the growth potential in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SDHS1401 - 24/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-0189291e-04c2-43e4-b86b-a5a3afd5f634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3dcf0ea-ad88-4275-933b-d8d2db0062a1
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
£40,492 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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