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XDLR3703 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, titled "XDLR3703 - AWARD", pertains to the industry category of taxi services, specifically focusing on wheelchair accessible vehicles. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, employing a restricted procedure, and has reached the 'Award' stage. The key dates include a tender period end date of 2nd May 2025 and a contract period running from 27th May 2025 to 29th May 2026. The procurement process is geographically extensive, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and other specified regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The contract was awarded to GK TRAVEL LTD, as noted in the contract award date of 20th May 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for organisations capable of providing specialised transport services with wheelchair access, potentially expanding their operations within the public sector across multiple regions. Businesses that have expertise in providing adaptable, inclusive transportation solutions and that are sized to handle such logistics, despite SMEs not being specifically encouraged, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract offers a platform for suppliers to establish a relationship with a prominent local authority such as Buckinghamshire Council, aiding in reputation building and experience accumulation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

XDLR3703 - AWARD

Notice Description

LOT 3 Wheelchair accessible vehicles (plus PA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ebb82d-485a-4b23-b0a2-5e9651462e6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e7ee46-bd7e-44ca-b368-37095495db4e
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 29 May 2026 1-2 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

GK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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