Award

Phase 3B - SSTD1429 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Phase 3B - SSTD1429 - 10/12/25 - AWARD" has concluded with an award made on 23 January 2026. Conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, this procurement focused on taxi services across various regions, including the Channel Islands and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a selective method under the restricted procedure. The tender period ended on 23 December 2025, and the contract period spans from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The total award value is £47,232.40, and the procurement has been designated as not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for transport operators capable of providing competitive taxi services across diverse regions. Gilberts of Chesham, a supplier based in Buckinghamshire, has been identified as a successful participant under the selective procurement method. Businesses with expertise in large-scale transportation logistics or those specializing in taxi operations across multiple territories could find this contract particularly lucrative. Engaging with such projects can provide sustained growth over several years, creating long-term business opportunities in the transport service sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1429 - 10/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-4fd74be2-9b9c-4439-a985-8b33754bc92f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b90f679-524b-4060-ab3c-2c78638a45fc
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
£47,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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

GILBERTS OF CHESHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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