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SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System. This procurement, classified under the industry category for taxi services (CPV code 60120000), is in the Award stage as of 10th December 2025. The competitive tender, which was processed using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminated with a contract award to Budget Cars Ltd on 12th November 2025. The contract spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th April 2030, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and further afield, with a notable value of £97,183.15.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations. Companies that already have a foothold in regions like the United Kingdom and Europe, or those with strategic plans to extend their market presence overseas, may find this contract particularly beneficial. The five-year duration of the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a foundation for long-term business growth within the taxi services sector. Given the restricted procedure of the procurement, businesses with robust competitive offerings and strategic pricing strategies are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders from Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - 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-b5fd17-54523c76-322e-4370-87cd-af9d4b910355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5f735c-6f2c-4a0d-a81d-6bbdc6bb7e5b
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
£97,183 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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