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SSTD1435 - 03/03/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for contract "SSTD1435 - 03/03/2026 - AWARD" involves Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System as the buying organisation. This contract, under the industry category of taxi services (CPV: 60120000), covers a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. The procurement is at the award stage, following a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The tender process concluded on 5th March 2026, and the contract is set to start on 10th March 2026, running until 23rd February 2030.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities for transport operators specialising in providing taxi services, particularly for those capable of offering competitive pricing on a per mile basis as required by the call for competition. However, the procurement process did not favour suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating larger or more established firms might find it easier to compete. The potential contract value and long-term engagement could be attractive for businesses looking to expand their operations strategically or increase their service footprint across diverse geographical regions.

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Notice Title

SSTD1435 - 03/03/2026 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67c91788-594f-47ba-a433-435f94a3c1ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab6e1a6-2f69-4c8e-a634-4815fd1d5a0e
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
£100,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 23 Feb 2030 3-4 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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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