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Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" for taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the award announcement dated 11 March 2026, and the award published on 14 May 2026. The contract spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, serving multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and rest of the world. The tender's estimated value stands at GBP 70,058.28.

This awarded contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those capable of providing competitive pricing per mile. The chance to operate across a wide array of regions can be particularly advantageous for medium to large transportation companies that possess the infrastructure to deliver extensive taxi services. With Buckinghamshire Council as the contracting authority, businesses that excel in meeting stringent tender conditions in the public sector will find this contract especially beneficial. While not specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, the scale and duration of the contract warrant serious consideration from established transport operators like the awarded supplier, The Taxi People Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfc7df0-749e-45a4-bd96-b5ec10c435ea
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
£70,058 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 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

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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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