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XAOC1705 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "XAOC1705 - AWARD" was initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, focusing on taxi services within various regions including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, highlighting its competitive nature. The award stage was reached, concluded with the awarding of the contract to INFINITYRIDE LTD on 18th February 2026, and details were published on 11th March 2026. The contract period begins on 16th March 2026 and runs until 1st June 2030. Interested businesses should note that the process is complete, with key interactions facilitated through the council's e-Tendering system.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for taxi service providers who can cater to diverse geographical regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. Companies capable of delivering competitive price points per mile were pivotal in the process. With a contract value totalling £70,728.32, it offers long-term financial prospects over the span of four years. Larger enterprises may find this contract more accessible due to suitability requirements which are not explicitly focused on SMEs or VCSEs. A partnership with Buckinghamshire Council, leveraging their e-Tendering system, offers ongoing engagement prospects across future tenders and awards.

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Notice Title

XAOC1705 - 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-b5fd17-92a4ad5f-f624-445c-ac55-48cb40e3ce32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/525cfbc0-739f-437e-aa1d-f46e4ee0e287
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
£70,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 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

INFINITYRIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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