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Phase 5A - XCCE1702 - 18/03/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Phase 5A - XCCE1702 - 18/03/2026 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council using their e-Tendering System. This contract falls under the industry category of "Taxi services" with CPV classification 60120000. The contract covers various delivery locations including United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This process followed a restricted procedure procurement method and has been awarded to In Time Taxis Ltd. The awards stage was completed on 30th April 2026. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 30th May 2030.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for taxi service providers capable of meeting the demands across multiple regions, including the UK and various other territorial locations. Although the suitability criteria specified this contract as not particularly favouring SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in scaling operations efficiently and maintaining service consistency across diverse geographical locations are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. Given the extensive contract period and potential for sustained service provision, it represents a significant opportunity for established taxi service suppliers to expand their market reach and operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 5A - XCCE1702 - 18/03/2026 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bb438db-2a7b-434b-8c67-251aea791229
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05993fd5-c2d7-4a01-aaa0-b5168d9a6fcf
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
£5 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IN TIME TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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