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CAYL1601 - 31/10/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded on 6th November 2025 by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System pertains to taxi services classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process, managed through a restrictive procedure, involved a tender invitation requiring transport operators to submit pricing per mile. This award is set for the period starting 10th November 2025 through 23rd February 2028. The service locations cover widely, including the UK and overseas territories, with the main procurement category being services. The total contract value is £34,029.99. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, is based in Aylesbury, and key operations are coordinated by Karl Miles.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those capable of providing extensive taxi services across multiple regions, including international locations. While it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with established operations in diverse geographical areas are likely to find this contract attractive. The structured selective procurement method suggests that competition was based on targeted criteria, potentially benefiting well-established businesses with competitive pricing models and robust service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

CAYL1601 - 31/10/2025 - 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-b5fd17-3331c71c-3e8a-4aa9-ace9-2b9e51dcc56c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc9cc4a-bab1-4243-9d87-c663f6f50590
Current Stage
Award
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
£34,029 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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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