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SCWP1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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19 Jun 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System, is centred around the provision of taxi services under the contract titled "SCWP1403 - AWARD". The industry category falls under CPV code 60120000, with services to be delivered across diverse regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, as well as Europe, the United Kingdom, and globally. The contract, awarded to The Taxi People Ltd, commences on 19th June 2025, with completion anticipated by 1st December 2030. This process was governed by a restricted procedure, and has moved from tender initiation to award stage, with the award notice published on 19th June 2025.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities particularly for established and experienced businesses in the taxi services sector. The requirements outlined for submitting bids, including pricing per mile, are suited to operators who possess robust logistics capabilities and are strategically positioned to service the specified regions efficiently. As the tender does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities or existing operators with extensive experience in transport logistics and competitive pricing strategies will find this tender especially beneficial for expanding their operational footprint and increasing revenue through public sector contracts. Engaging in this procurement could offer businesses a stable, long-term partnership with Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

SCWP1403 - 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. Please note the urgent timescales for this new contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eef13be-339c-4fdd-a1b0-c06c4dcd0f29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74571955-a7f9-429d-8395-96f1783df6a7
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
£2 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 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
Mark Rickard
Contact Email
mrickard@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01296 387439

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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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