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SPAR 3411 - 11/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "SPAR 3411 - 11/11/25." This opportunity pertains to taxi services classified under the CPV code 60120000, with a contract running from 17 November 2025 to 1 December 2030. The procurement method employed is a selective process known as a Restricted procedure, concluding the tender period on 13 November 2025. The contract will service the United Kingdom and other global addresses including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. This pivotal award phase officially began on 14 November 2025, with Express Travel, located at 245 Tring road, Aylesbury, securing the contract valued at £138,888.49.

This tender represents an exciting opportunity for companies specializing in taxi services to expand their operations within Buckinghamshire and potentially into international markets serviced by the contract. Although this procurement process is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can provide competitive pricing and efficient service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The involvement in such a significant and long-term contract enhances visibility and establishes a robust partnership with local government authorities, fostering growth and sustainability in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

SPAR 3411 - 11/11/25 - 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-b5fd17-50a3f945-90e3-4d2f-97d0-0c6ccb70f93a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571ca0c1-9b22-47a5-a841-95285efb555a
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
£138,888 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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