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SBPS3406 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SBPS3406 - AWARD" has been completed and awarded by Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of Minibuses and Taxi services. The contract was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd April 2025, and the contract period running from 2nd June 2025 to 1st December 2030. This process is tagged under the award stage as of 14th July 2025, with the awarding of the contract valued at £188,634.97 to Express Travel.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the transport sector, specifically those equipped to handle minibus and taxi services. Transport operators who can competitively submit pricing per mile as per the competition terms stand to benefit significantly. The long contract period allows for steady revenue and the potential to expand services across listed regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. While suitability indicates that the opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger operators with the necessary capacity and infrastructure would be well-suited to compete in this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

SBPS3406 - 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-b5fd17-2566244a-3447-4a57-a788-404b9b0a60cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af6769c-abfc-462b-b4d9-7450bb68fe16
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,634 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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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