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Phase 3B - SSTD1409 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, operating through its e-Tendering System, has completed the award stage of a procurement process entitled "Phase 3B - SSTD1409 - 10/12/25 - AWARD". This contract falls under the taxi services classification. The award was published on 20th April 2026, with the contract period commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 23rd February 2030. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, part of a selective method, in the services category, with the process ultimately awarding A1 Taxi Line as the supplier. The geographical scope for service delivery spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. While the tender process has concluded, this initiative highlights Buckinghamshire Council's emphasis on robust procurement practices.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on providing transportation services, specifically taxi service operators. Organisations equipped to supply consistent and reliable service over expansive regions, including the UK and several international territories, stand to benefit significantly. The selective procurement method indicates a focus on high-quality service characteristics. Companies able to standardise competitive pricing and demonstrate operational excellence across varying geographies would be well-positioned to pursue similar future opportunities with public sector bodies like Buckinghamshire Council. Businesses within the transport sector looking for growth through public contracts could find this precedent encouraging for participation in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1409 - 10/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-2ec30d1c-067c-46e6-8775-ab8bbbfef751
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704f0148-a6e9-4f15-91d2-b800de58a7d3
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
£60,579 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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

A1 TAXI LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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