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SCHI1446 - 28/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for taxi services under the contract reference SCHI1446 - 28/01/26 - AWARD. This award was part of a selective procurement method, utilising a restricted procedure. The procurement process involved the tender stage, which concluded on 3rd February 2026. The contract commences on 23rd February 2026 and runs until 22nd February 2030, covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. The industry category for this service is classified under "Taxi services" (CPV code 60120000).

With the contract valued at £87,623.73, businesses in the transport sector, specifically those offering taxi services, can see significant opportunities for growth. Although presently awarded to UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD, the competitive nature of the procurement method suggests that businesses with robust service delivery and cost efficiency models might benefit from engaging in future tender opportunities with Buckinghamshire Council. Companies aiming to expand within the United Kingdom or the specified regions can consider similar opportunities to strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

SCHI1446 - 28/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-4fe2e763-a529-45fe-b883-a20de1886c9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3dac1f7-5d76-400a-b589-672c5d96a71d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£87,623 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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