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SCHI1441 - 28/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

As part of public procurement proceedings, Buckinghamshire Council, based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, has completed the contracting process for taxi services. The key contract, titled "SCHI1441 - 28/01/26 - AWARD," involves selective procurement using a restricted procedure, with transport operators required to submit pricing per mile. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and continue until 22nd February 2030. Buckinghamshire Council utilised its e-Tendering System for administration and invited clarifications through the In-tend portal. The procurement aligns with CPV classification 60120000 and targets the service industry across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, and others.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for established transport companies, particularly those with experience in providing taxi or similar services, as it demands a structured approach outlined through restrictive procurement methods. While the contract does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial growth and partnership potential for larger, established firms within the transportation sector looking to expand their geographical footprint. With a total contract value of £83,951.79 awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd, there exists the opportunity for comparable businesses to explore future openings and prepare competitive bids in this vital service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCHI1441 - 28/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-4097f4b3-ab96-4690-bfff-9430aaba1072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2763eb8b-c2ea-4479-afc4-7fb0be12b786
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
£83,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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