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MSEK1101 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed a procurement process for taxi services, identified as contract MSEK1101, under the classification code 60120000. The procurement was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure, aiming to secure service providers for transport across regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement reached the award stage on 23rd April 2026, with the contract commencing on 27th April 2026 and concluding on 1st August 2030. The buyer, represented by Daniel Barrett, facilitated the tender through Buckinghamshire Council's e-Tendering System, engaging businesses to submit price per mile bids via the In-tend portal.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for transport businesses capable of providing extensive and reliable taxi services across diverse geographic locations. With the substantial contract value of £48,025.28, businesses with a focus on transport and logistical efficiency, like GK Travel Ltd, the awarded supplier, could leverage this opportunity to expand service offerings and strengthen their market presence. While the tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with capacity and regional reach might find this long-term contract advantageous for strategic growth and partnership developments.

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Notice Title

MSEK1101 - 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-b5fd17-8e54e78d-bdf9-4677-9034-e047331d00e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdcf05d5-2e6b-4e3d-b0c4-518ab6e68a28
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
£48,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 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

GK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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