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MSTF1202 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "MSTF1202 - AWARD", focusing on taxi services within the industry category of services under CPV code 60120000. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a restricted procedure, indicating a more controlled selection process. This tender, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, has moved past the tender stage and reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 February 2026, and the contract period running from 23 February 2026 through to 1 August 2030. Express Travel is the awarded supplier, with the contract valued at GBP 52,317.26.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation and taxi services to consider future partnerships with public entities like Buckinghamshire Council. Though this specific opportunity isn't aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, there exists potential for businesses meeting selective procurement criteria to expand their reach and enhance service delivery regions, including areas such as British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. With a detailed call for competition via the In-tend portal, companies with efficient service models can leverage similar opportunities to secure long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Title

MSTF1202 - 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-b5fd17-1750e892-2fcb-4fdd-aae8-31ad8d6a4f42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a66e13-9a4e-4494-b3b6-5a471e1b11dd
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
£52,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 1 Aug 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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