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Phase 5B - XANA1701 - 23/03/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council, under the e-Tendering System, involved a tender titled "Phase 5B - XANA1701 - 23/03/2026 - AWARD" in the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process employed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has reached the award stage as of 17th July 2026. The contract was awarded to The Taxi People Ltd, and the contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2031, representing a significant long-term engagement. The tender was open to service provisions in various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with key activities expected to begin in June 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi services, especially those with experience in providing reliable transport solutions across multiple regions, including international destinations. The contract value of £70,227 suggests a mid-sized project that could benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio or enter new markets efficiently. As the tender was conducted through a restricted procedure, businesses with existing credentials in similar contracts and a solid reputation in service delivery would have an advantage in competing for future opportunities of this nature initiated by Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 5B - XANA1701 - 23/03/2026 - 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
ocds-b5fd17-5e6cc0a0-1849-4a70-8b70-521b13474479
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448d462a-3cc9-4a53-8117-f64a2119b1a2
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
£70,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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