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Phase 3A - SCHI 3403 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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25 Apr 2026 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement document refers to an award process managed by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System. The tender, titled "Phase 3A - SCHI 3403 - 01/12/25 - AWARD", falls under the services category and specifically involves taxi services, classified under CPV 60120000. The contract is designed for locations including the United Kingdom and extends internationally. This award stage has been concluded with the contract commencing on 23 February 2026 and lasting until 23 February 2030. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. Buckinghamshire Council was operating as the buyer with the procurement competitively structured and specific to service providers capable of offering pricing mechanisms detailed in the bidding terms. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 15 December 2025, with the award published on 25 April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi operations, to expand their business across diverse geographic locations, including national and international arenas. Companies that can offer competitive pricing models per mile, as outlined in the competition's terms, have the potential to thrive. Although the contract is not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, larger, established taxi service providers may find lucrative business potential in servicing this substantial and long-term contract. Transport Wizard, identified as the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to meet the rigorous demands and expansive nature of the contract, offering strategic growth options for businesses able to align with the requirements set forth by Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI 3403 - 01/12/25 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db3e9b8-b979-464b-8b2f-ce740a0e07b6
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
£105,814 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TRANSPORT WIZARD

Further Information

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