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SSIA1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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30 Oct 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council, under its e-Tendering System, involves the award for a taxi services contract, classified under CPV code 60120000. The contract, titled "SSIA1403 - AWARD," has reached the award stage, with an active award date of 13th October 2025. Spanning numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the UK, the contract will run from 17th October 2025 to 1st December 2030. A selective procurement method was employed, specifically through a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th October 2025 at noon. The buyer involved is Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, UK, with Karl Miles as the contact point.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for taxi service suppliers, especially those with the capability to deliver services across a wide geographic area. While the awarded supplier is "The Taxi People Ltd," this market may suit other well-established taxi companies with a comprehensive service network seeking to expand their footprint or diversify their client base into public sector contracts. The contract's focus on competitive pricing per mile encourages participation from companies that can offer efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions to maximise operational margins over an extended contract period.

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Notice Title

SSIA1403 - 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-b5fd17-28d27cd7-4c83-4846-ac11-38045dd6625e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4ca6a1-cc3c-4ddd-b009-59709ca27cfc
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
£61,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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