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Phase 3A - SWFS1410 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council, titled "Phase 3A - SWFS1410 - 27/11/25 - AWARD," pertains to taxi services under CPV code 60120000. This process falls under the selective procurement method, operating through a restricted procedure. The procurement is focused on the services category and encompasses multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2025, with the award taking place on 19th February 2026. The contract, awarded to Andrew Chapman T/A Express, spanned from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030 with a total contract value of £73,228.20.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in taxi services, particularly those with experience in multi-regional operations. The four-year contract could offer substantial stability and revenue potential for firms capable of efficiently managing long-term transportation demands across diverse geographical locations. Entities not fitting the SME or VCSE criteria may find this contract particularly attractive due to its scale and scope. Businesses with strong logistical capabilities and strategic regional planning would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SWFS1410 - 27/11/25 - 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-b5fd17-5b582744-8e38-4f8b-8609-56347a4e7d50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb33dc-25a6-4bf5-b301-6fae7bc5c6b0
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
£73,228 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 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

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

ANDREW CHAPMAN T/A EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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