Award

Summer Operations - SMKC1501 - 16/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 07:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council as the buying organisation and involves the provision of taxi services, specifically under the title "Summer Operations - SMKC1501", classified within the CPV code 60120000. The competitive procedure concluded with an award on 19th September 2025, signifying its completion stage. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, with the tender period having ended on 18th September 2025. Service operations began on 22nd September 2025 and are scheduled to run through to 13th April 2030. The tender spanned various locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and other international territories.

This contract, awarded to THE TAXI PEOPLE LTD, presents significant business opportunities, particularly for established taxi service providers capable of managing long-term commitments. The tender demanded competitive pricing models, fostering potential growth through substantial services delivery and developing collaborative networks across the specified locations. While the procurement process was not tailored for start-ups or voluntary community organisations, there is ample scope for adept transport operators, adept at competitive bidding and high service delivery standards, to expand their business footprint in partnership with established local government bodies.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SMKC1501 - 16/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-1035b60d-5727-4d96-8beb-2f5c8ed99fa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eeeb64-79f2-434d-aaa8-b3ac8b07915c
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
£50,909 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 13 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
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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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