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SLOD1501 - 24/03/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was led by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System, establishing a contract titled "SLOD1501 - 24/03/2026 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 60120000. The contract entails the provision of taxi services, with locations spanning the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other international regions. This process reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 14 May 2026. The tender followed a restricted procedure and had previously ended on 27 March 2026, and the contract is set to run from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030.

This procurement presents business opportunities for taxi service providers. While the contract has been awarded to UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD, similar tenders may offer growth possibilities for companies experienced in managing extensive transportation networks across multiple regions. Since the procurement method was selective, companies that can demonstrate a robust service offering and compliance with the tender's specific requirements would be particularly well-suited to similar opportunities. The projected contract value of £158,214.06 indicates a significant engagement, likely appealing to businesses aiming to scale operations within or beyond the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

SLOD1501 - 24/03/2026 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32026304-c95b-4332-a2e5-72e8b56b6fce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f6ecfd-d2ba-40d1-acaf-efd8258c9392
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£158,214 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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