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Phase 3C - SJHS1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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05 May 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Phase 3C - SJHS1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" coordinated by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. This procurement, classified under the taxi services category (CPV code 60120000), follows a selective process specifically using a restricted procedure. The contract awarded to Budget Cars Ltd will cover taxi services needed across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and beyond, starting from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. Valued at £60,609.48, this award signifies a crucial financial commitment and operational effort over an extended period, with the procurement activity having been finalised on the 12th of March 2026.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services, especially those that can efficiently cater to widespread geographical demands. Although the current award goes to Budget Cars Ltd, companies with capabilities in large-scale transport logistics or fleet management might find similar future tenders beneficial for growth due to their scope and span. While the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large or mid-sized transport providers with robust operational frameworks are particularly well-suited to bid for such contracts, potentially positioning themselves for strategic business expansion over multiple regions.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SJHS1401 - 14/01/26 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d65015-a51f-47c3-8b99-db3ab43c2bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef002a96-edfa-461c-a31e-7b1947bf81f2
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
£60,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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
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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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