Award

Phase 3A - SCHI1413 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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25 Apr 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System pertains to taxi services under the CPV classification 60120000. The process has reached the award stage as of 25 April 2026. The contract titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1413 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" has been awarded to Budget Cars Ltd, with the contract period set from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure. The services will be delivered across several locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other global territories. This award offers an estimated value of £93,536.41.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services on an international scale. Despite not being particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport operators with the capacity for extensive service delivery may benefit from participating in similar tenders. It suggests the inclusion of competitive differentiation through pricing strategies, as bids required quoting a price per mile. Businesses with experience in fulfilling large-scale contracts in diverse geographical areas stand well-suited to compete in Buckinghamshire Council’s forthcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1413 - 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-b5fd17-759c7e3c-915c-4676-984c-96702f4348bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e05eb0-a372-4905-9e93-2c0e53a5abf5
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
£93,536 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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