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14 Jul 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System has reached the award stage for tender reference IT-654-1560-COM-CT-001560, titled "MMIS1203 - 26/06/2026 - AWARD." This contracting process falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code 60120000) and involves multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used is a selective, restricted procedure. The tender concluded on 3rd July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th July 2026 and concluding on 1st August 2030. The award decision was published on 14th July 2026, with Executive Private Hire Ltd trading as Cabs4U securing the contract valued at £83,890.40.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi services, particularly those capable of operating across the extensive geographical reach outlined in the contract. It favours larger businesses over SMEs due to its scale and the specific requirements outlined in the tender process. The contract's lengthy duration offers long-term stability and growth opportunities for the winning bidder. Companies with established logistical capabilities and experience in handling cross-regional transport solutions would be well-suited to benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities initiated by public sector bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MMIS1203 - 26/06/2026 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64bedf21-7bfb-4b18-94f7-fa7f45518df9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebad6d0-b9a0-49a4-bebd-c6b39ca265a8
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
£83,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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