Award

Summer Operations - SFUS3403 - 23/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System for the contract titled "Summer Operations - SFUS3403 - 23/09/2025 - AWARD," in the taxi services industry category. The procurement was completed using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The tender pertaining to this process concluded on the 26th of September, 2025, with the award status being active as of the 29th of September, 2025. The service contract commenced on the 1st of October, 2025, and is set to run until the 1st of December, 2030, covering locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories. The award was officially published on the 15th of October, 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for firms specialising in providing taxi services, particularly those that have experience in international logistics and operations due to the global delivery locations specified. While major corporations are often well-suited to handle the requirements of such large-scale contracts, smaller businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing strategies and efficient service delivery may also find viable opportunities here. The awarded value of the contract to Express Travel, a supplier based in Buckinghamshire, underscores the importance of having well-defined service capabilities and a robust understanding of the market landscape within the region.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SFUS3403 - 23/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-29ccc4d7-d754-4ef7-81ac-6f742fb0f095
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15fb7ba4-7ce6-4398-bfe0-4ce02778e0a1
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
£148,294 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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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