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SBPS3418 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "SBPS3418 - AWARD," was overseen by Buckinghamshire Council using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. It involved the provision of taxi services, specifically minibuses, across multiple locations including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage, with Express Travel being the chosen supplier. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2030. The contract’s total value is £186,359.28, aimed at fulfilling the transport requirements specified under the CPV code 60120000. Key locations involved in the delivery include Aylesbury and several territories across Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, specifically those specialising in taxi and minibus services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised for this particular procurement, businesses capable of meeting the requirements of competitive pricing and logistics across the specified regions might benefit from similar future contracts. Enterprises with a robust infrastructure to operate extensively can leverage opportunities like this to expand their market presence and service portfolios by engaging with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

SBPS3418 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-b5fd17-7d1d83eb-09bd-49b5-bb50-aa3339ef0bf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb98746-1359-471f-9f2e-e730cc85a0e1
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,359 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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