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SPAR3405 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process titled "SPAR3405 - AWARD" involved Buckinghamshire Council as the buying organisation, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on taxi services with the CPV code 60120000. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been completed on 15th October 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure method. The contract period is set from 20th October 2025 to 1st December 2030, highlighting a long-term opportunity for suppliers, particularly those operating within the designated delivery regions like the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other specified locations globally.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering taxi services on a regional or international scale. While the suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, established businesses capable of providing competitive pricing per mile as required in the competition terms are well-positioned to benefit. R An S Travel Ltd, the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of business that could thrive under this contract, given the extensive contract duration and the considerable contract value of £89,497.79, offering stable financial returns over the contract's life span.

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Notice Title

SPAR3405 - 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-b5fd17-4332d4f0-bc9c-4925-821a-0cac32e1e839
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073a3efa-d259-44c8-8698-63902954ca56
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
£89,497 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 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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