Award

Phase 3C - SCLC1502 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, pertains to the award of a tender titled "Phase 3C - SCLC1502 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" within the taxi services sector, classified under CPV code 60120000. The tender, using a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure, has progressed to the award stage, as of 27th April 2026. The contract period extends from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The procurement involves providing taxi services across several regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The buyer's contact point is Karl Miles, based in Aylesbury, offering opportunities for clarification via the In-tend portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, although it does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs. The successful bidder, Budget Cars Ltd, exemplifies the kind of enterprise that could thrive by delivering consistent and reliable taxi services as outlined in the tender’s scope. Companies with expertise in logistics and transportation solutions, especially those capable of offering competitive price per mile rates, are well-suited to vie for such tenders. With a contract value amounting to £53,240.94, this procurement process demonstrates the potential for significant business growth within the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SCLC1502 - 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-b5fd17-6ec00c10-7bd1-4ac2-88e5-c980d9d9bf65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adbf330-6f68-49db-bd94-d7d484a588d3
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
£53,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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