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Summer Operations - SHOR1403 - 23/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System, involves a contract for summer operations focusing on taxi services, specifically under the '60120000' CPV category. The award stage of this process has been reached, with the contract being awarded to THE TAXI PEOPLE LTD on 30th September 2025. The contract spans from 7th October 2025 to 13th April 2030. The services required will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, ensuring a more tailored bidding environment. Notably, the tender period ended on 25th September 2025, and the awarded contract is valued at GBP 76,415.84.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Organisations adept at providing competitive pricing per mile, as stipulated in the competition’s terms, were encouraged to participate. Businesses with scalable operations suited to servicing diverse geographic regions, including international deliveries, would find this contract advantageous for growth. While the focus of this award may not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger experienced transportation entities are well-positioned to benefit from such government contracts, potentially expanding market reach and establishing a robust portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SHOR1403 - 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-b5fd17-35f9e212-764b-4200-8623-c32cdf45e55d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c6e21f-3eb5-4336-a43a-eb569d0362ea
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
£76,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 13 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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