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SWAD1404 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council, identified by the tender ID IT-654-227-COM-CT-000227 - AWARD, concerns taxi services under the CPV code 60120000. The award status was completed on 4th September 2025. The procurement utilised a selective approach through a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th April 2025. The contract runs from 1st June 2025 until 1st December 2030, covering a wide range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, was responsible for this process, and awarded the contract to Express Travel with a total value of £54,845.70.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in taxi and transport services, particularly those capable of servicing a broad geographical region including international locations and territories. Businesses with robust operational scale and a proven track record in fulfilling large and long-term contracts would be well-suited to such opportunities. The nature of this procurement process suggests potential for businesses not only to expand their service offerings but also to establish a longstanding relationship with a governmental body, enhancing both reputation and business stability.

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Notice Title

SWAD1404 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-b5fd17-11a825dd-31b3-4702-9f82-4a6732ea3584
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0e4b81-2b01-4e13-9c2a-6df916edfb9b
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
£54,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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