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MFOX1101 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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02 Jun 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council involves a contract for "Taxi services" under the industry category classified by CPV code 60120000. The location pertinent to this contract includes Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, as well as several other regions worldwide. The procurement method employed was a selective restricted procedure, and the process reached the award stage with the contract being active as of 30 May 2025. The tender period for submitting bids concluded on 26 May 2025, with the contract period set to run from 2 June 2025 to 1 August 2030. The buyer, Buckinghamshire Council, facilitated the procedure through their e-Tendering System, thereby ensuring that the process was comprehensive and structured.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential predominantly for taxi service providers, especially those well-versed in navigating the intricacies of a selective, restricted procurement process. With Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd trading as Cabs4U having been awarded the contract valued at GBP 141,996.75, it highlights an opportunity for similar businesses to measure their competitive standing. The long-term contract provides stability, making it attractive for vetted transport operators that can deliver reliable services over the span of five years. Although the procurement declared no suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or consortiums specialising in fleet management or extensive transport logistics might find lucrative engagement through such tenders.

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Notice Title

MFOX1101 - 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-b5fd17-862a8371-018e-42bb-87b9-085db2201782
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda9168d-136e-4634-bd7e-7489b3427f2d
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
£141,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 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
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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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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