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SPAR1422 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SPAR1422 - AWARD" was carried out by Buckinghamshire Council, located at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of Taxi services and employs a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 2nd June 2025 and will conclude on 1st December 2030. The award was activated on 28th May 2025, with the award notice published on 14th August 2025. Delivery addresses for the contract include multiple regions, beyond the UK to the British Oversea Territories and others. The tender has been completed, marking a significant milestone in the procurement process.

This opportunity provides substantial potential for businesses in the taxi and transport services sector, offering a contract valued at GBP 107,551.56 over a five-year span. Although this particular tender is not suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents a lucrative opportunity for established businesses in the taxi services industry, such as R And S Travel Ltd, the current supplier. The contract’s extended duration and broad delivery area make it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to expand their operational reach and financial growth.

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Notice Title

SPAR1422 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-b5fd17-3c51a41b-9395-43f4-98f9-6f5a10cbc7b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a28bc24-5f44-4771-9af6-4aa2d19fdafe
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
£107,551 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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

R AND S TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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