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Summer Operations - COKC1603 - 02/10/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, utilising their e-Tendering System, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Summer Operations - COKC1603 - 02/10/2025 - AWARD", categorized under the services industry with the specific classification of taxi services (CPV code 60120000). This was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The award phase of the procurement commenced with an award notice published on 5th November 2025. The tender had a clarification deadline that ended on 7th October 2025, and the contract period is set from 9th October 2025 to 23rd February 2028. This procurement includes delivery addresses covering the United Kingdom and other diverse regions, including the British Oversea Territories and parts of Europe.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specializing in taxi services, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable transport solutions. The contract has been awarded to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd, trading as Cabs4U, highlighting the competitiveness of experienced private hire companies. Although this opportunity is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, well-established businesses with a robust infrastructure in passenger transport, and the ability to offer competitive pricing per mile, would thrive under such contracts. This significant contract valued at £60,529.80 presents an excellent chance to secure prolonged engagement with a major council authority, bolstering business growth through sector stability and long-term service delivery obligations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summer Operations - COKC1603 - 02/10/2025 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-078b3418-3356-4c84-b264-5e0423883f71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86a553ca-e973-458c-beda-71380c876089
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
£60,529 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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