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SCWW1451 - 25/06/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, has culminated in the award of a contract for taxi services under the title "SCWW1451 - 25/06/2026 - AWARD". The procurement process fell under the industry category of "Taxi services" with the classification code 60120000, and it covered multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement stage is "award" and the contract has been awarded to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd t/a Cabs4U. The procurement method utilised was a "restricted procedure". The contract period begins on 13 July 2026 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2030, with key stages already completed on 2 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the transport and taxi service sector. Organisations with capabilities to provide efficient and reliable transport services across multiple regions would find this contract particularly beneficial. Firms that operate or seek to expand their services in the interconnected regions specified will gain substantial business exposure. The project’s extensive timeline offers a stable opportunity for service providers to establish or expand their market presence over four years, promoting long-term business sustainability and potential scaling. Despite the absence of specific SME and VCSE suitability, established enterprises in public transport services can leverage this opportunity for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCWW1451 - 25/06/2026 - 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-b5fd17-628c44e8-2841-42fd-8820-2f4ef0db09e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f239c22-9500-4a11-ae60-77d0e16d80d1
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
£81,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 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
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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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