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SFUS1404 - 30/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract described involves Buckinghamshire Council, facilitated by their e-Tendering System, concerning the provision of taxi services classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process, which followed a selective method with restricted procedure details, culminated in the award stage on 14 January 2026. The awarded contract, with a total value of £68,781 GBP, begins on 6 January 2026 and concludes on 1 December 2030, covering locations including the United Kingdom and possibly its overseas territories. This service contract does not specify particular suitability for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of delivering reliable and efficient taxi services across the specified regions. Companies with a strong operational base in the United Kingdom and experience in handling transport logistics will find themselves competitively positioned. The five-year duration of the contract offers stability and a chance to establish a long-term relationship with Buckinghamshire Council, promoting business continuity and potential expansion within the local public service sector.

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Notice Title

SFUS1404 - 30/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-1743d36d-5807-4518-8b87-7307ce04804d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823211df-7a9b-4031-bea4-9c6d0b211b2f
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
£68,781 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 1 Dec 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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