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CAYL3601 - 14/11/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CAYL3601 - 14/11/2025 - AWARD" was managed by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System and pertains to the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000. This selective procurement employed a restricted procedure and has reached the award stage, with GK Travel Ltd being the successful supplier. The tender process concluded on 17th November 2025, and the contract, valued at £47,915.04, commenced on 25th November 2025, running until 1st December 2030. The scope of the contract covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and additional international locations, with an emphasis on services as the main procurement category.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services. The expansive geographic coverage opens avenues for businesses capable of providing taxi services across the listed territories. While the contract is not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport operators with the requisite capabilities to deliver competitive pricing and extensive operational reach can benefit substantially from engaging in such government-led contracts. It signifies a strategic opportunity for well-resourced businesses aiming to expand their market presence and secure long-term stability through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAYL3601 - 14/11/2025 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d007f16-f980-4dbc-b65f-8e04a1be4f38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad9c90d4-a085-43f8-9a33-5ffee2fc8074
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
£47,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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