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Phase 3C - SLLS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Phase 3C - SLLS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" has been successfully completed by Buckinghamshire Council, located at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code 60120000), utilised a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. The contract caters to a wide geographical range, encompassing areas such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract period spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, and it was awarded to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd t/a Cabs4U. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with key milestones having been the closing of the tender period on 29th January 2026 and the active awarding of the contract on 10th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms engaged in transportation and logistics services. Companies that offer innovative and competitive pricing structures, particularly those capable of handling large-scale transportation contracts across diverse regions, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger and potentially international transport service providers could benefit from the stable, long-term nature of this contract. By entering into such a framework, companies can establish a foothold in the provision of essential local services, thus expanding their operational reach and market visibility.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SLLS1501 - 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-b5fd17-06b4a102-313b-411b-a6cc-0bee1b8b360b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/251495c7-1c46-4c33-a08f-b8d6352dc3dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£106,359 £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
10 Mar 20262 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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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