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Phase 3C - SSWA1503 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SSWA1503 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" is managed by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System. It falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified with the CPV code 60120000. This procurement pertains to a location in the United Kingdom and has involvement with various other regions including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 10th March 2026. The tender involved a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The procurement process concluded with the tender period ending on 29th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the taxi service industry, particularly those capable of operating across multiple regions. Businesses with the resources to manage transport services over extensive areas could particularly benefit from this contract. Although this opportunity supports large businesses due to the scale involved, SMEs and VCSEs may find indirect growth opportunities through subcontracting. The awarded contract to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd t/a Cabs4U exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such a procurement, highlighting the potential for business expansion in transport services. This contract, valued at £51,800.76, presents a viable opportunity for strategic growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SSWA1503 - 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-b5fd17-6e3847c5-034c-4489-b773-95fb5a391c24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8276ab-7720-4bc5-b5cc-233b454f55d5
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
£51,800 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
10 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

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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