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SPBA1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed a selective tendering process for the provision of taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. The process, titled "SPBA1403 - AWARD," is part of a restricted procedure aimed at awarding a contract for services across various locations, including the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and others. The contract, valued at £113,669.71, was awarded on 5th August 2025 to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd t/a Cabs4U, with the service period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st December 2030. This procurement stage is now complete, highlighting Buckinghamshire Council's commitment to sourcing comprehensive transport solutions through a competitive framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. The procurement favours companies capable of offering competitive pricing and indicates a preference for large-scale operators capable of servicing diverse geographical areas, given the inclusion of international locations. Although suitability is not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with the ability to deliver efficient and cost-effective transport solutions stand to benefit from engaging in future tenders with Buckinghamshire Council. This contract fosters long-term growth and establishes potential market expansions, strengthening the successful supplier's presence in the public transport domain.

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Notice Title

SPBA1403 - 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-b5fd17-4ed47a1b-f9bb-4a27-b50a-993efbaa7b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203abcce-8bfc-401f-9d2b-02de6409f44c
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
£113,669 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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