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SSTM1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "SSTM1403 - AWARD" specializes in taxi services, with the buying organisation being Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. The procurement, now in the award stage, culminated in a contract value of £97,247.42. The contract period starts on 1st June 2025 and concludes on 1st December 2030, with the contract having been awarded on 2nd May 2025 to GK TRAVEL LTD. The procurement method adopted was the restricted procedure under the selective method, targeting services in locations including, but not limited to, the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for taxi service providers that can offer competitive pricing per mile. Although it is less suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to specified suitability constraints, established transport operators with the capacity to comply with detailed contractual requirements and service regions could thrive. By successfully fulfilling this contract, enterprises can enhance their reputation and secure a long-term engagement with a reputable public sector organisation.

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Notice Title

SSTM1403 - 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-b5fd17-50852d70-e443-496b-a88a-c37f1251385a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7303e3fb-5d2c-437d-ae0a-1c18ece1d876
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
£97,247 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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

GK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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