Award

Phase 3C - SOLS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SOLS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" was managed by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System. The procurement pertains to taxi services classified under the CPV code 60120000 and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Oversea Territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made active on 10th March 2026, and the contract running from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. This process used a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and was related to service operations. The tender period closed on 29th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi and transport services, particularly those capable of operating in multiple jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom and the surrounding British territories. While the process was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with strong logistical capabilities and competitive pricing structures could greatly benefit from such contracts. Companies like Executive Private Hire Ltd, which was awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for participating successfully in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SOLS1501 - 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-b5fd17-420498be-67c5-413d-b51f-f3eef9f81ae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981b290e-2481-423c-8e97-c83642f6b059
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
£73,883 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
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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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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