Award

Phase 3A - SCHI1425 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract under the title "Phase 3A - SCHI1425 - 01/12/25 - AWARD," in the taxi services industry, with a procurement process initiated as a tender. The council, facilitated by its e-Tendering system, is based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, and the award phase has been completed as of 27th April 2026. The contract began on 23rd February 2026 and is set to continue until 23rd February 2030. The contract was awarded to The Taxi People Ltd, with the total value amounting to £112,844.58.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services, to expand their operations over the next four years. Companies with experience in delivering competitive and efficient taxi services are best suited to such contracts. Although suited for larger enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, the contract's broad geographical coverage, including the United Kingdom and international locations, presents opportunities for service providers looking to enhance their market footprint across diverse regions.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1425 - 01/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-70997f8c-b5a5-4e9c-b451-2c5b7080f793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1160901-ed6d-4fd5-9f7a-220f621015ea
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
£112,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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