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SBPS3402 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Jul 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the selective procurement process for taxi services, under the CPV code 60120000, awarding the contract to Express Travel. The contract, titled 'SBPS3402 - AWARD', was facilitated via a restricted procedure. This process reached the award stage on 14 July 2025, with the competitive tendering phase having concluded on 3 April 2025. The procurement covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £194,560.68. The service will run from 2 June 2025 until 1 December 2030. The buying organisation, located in Aylesbury, operates through its e-Tendering System.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for growth within the transport services industry, offering significant long-term revenue through consistent service demands across various geographic locations. It is well-suited to established transportation companies capable of managing extensive service routes and compliant with the detailed bidding requirements. While not directly aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses meeting the constraints of the restricted procurement method with competitive pricing per mile could leverage this contract to scale operations and enhance their market standing.

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Notice Title

SBPS3402 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-b5fd17-461bfaf5-8977-4270-86dc-5ba875f2b5c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a51f179-ec5f-4bb2-873c-05a9f7710dde
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
£194,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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