Award

Phase 3A - SCHI1424 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council using their e-Tendering System, was for taxi services under industry category CPV 60120000. The tender titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1424 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" was awarded, with the current stage being completion, marked by the award published on 27th April 2026. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th December 2025 and the contract running from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, covering locations such as the United Kingdom and various British territories.

This tender offers opportunities for transportation businesses specialising in taxi services, although SMEs or VCSEs may not find it suitable. The awarded supplier, Budget Cars Ltd, demonstrates the potential benefits for businesses that can navigate restricted procedures effectively and meet the requirements set forth. Companies with established services able to deliver consistent quality across multiple regions could find growth opportunities by pursuing similar contracts within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1424 - 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-b5fd17-8edd4324-34c8-4022-8c34-9bf3a13207bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2fa0577-3bc9-40db-856e-6bf508c64fb0
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
£142,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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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