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Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed the award phase for a contract titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure. This contract is set to commence on 23rd February 2026, running until 23rd February 2030, and concerns services that will be delivered across various regions including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage began with a tender period that ended on 15th December 2025, leading to the award phase, which is now active and saw Budget Cars Ltd as the supplier. Karl Miles is the contact point for Buckinghamshire Council, facilitating the e-Tendering system from their Aylesbury office.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing competitive taxi services across multiple regions, with a focus on delivering quality and cost-efficient transportation solutions. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established companies within the transport sector who can offer strategic pricing and extensive service coverage are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement, having been completed using selective, competitive methods, ensures that participants keen on expanding their operational footprint into diverse geographical locations can establish partnerships with public bodies like Buckinghamshire Council, thus bolstering their business growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-924177e7-e305-492c-997d-5971694cf1ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33162d47-554f-4cf9-88c4-d1bf411ad767
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
£106,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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