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Phase 3C - SHOL1408 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for taxi services under the title "Phase 3C - SHOL1408 - 14/01/26 - AWARD". This procurement, classified under CPV code 60120000, follows a selective method utilising a restricted procedure. The process reached the award stage, with the contract beginning on 13 April 2026 and concluding on 12 April 2030, encompassing various locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement's tendering phase ended on 29 January 2026, and the award was publicised on 12 March 2026. Karl Miles, the contact point from Buckinghamshire Council, facilitates the e-Tendering process from Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in taxi operations. Budget Cars Ltd, identified as the supplier, will see growth in business through this engagement valued at GBP 35,455.86. Although suitability criteria do not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, logistics companies with established networks across the regions covered, especially those with experience in restricted procedures, are well-placed to benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector transport services should consider positioning themselves for similar tenders from local councils or other contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SHOL1408 - 14/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-5fde2d2e-0bb8-45fd-9f45-2176c72fd73e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb75d6b-c31a-4999-af4b-ef37ae5f798f
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
£35,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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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