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SMTH1501 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Nov 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of taxi services under the title "SMTH1501 - AWARD." This procurement falls under the industry category of taxi services, identified by the CPV code 60120000. The contract covers a variety of locations, including the UK, EU territories, and worldwide regions, with the contract period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 13th April 2030. The procurement was managed through a restricted procedure, a type of selective procurement method, with the award stage reached and the contract awarded to Enterprise Cabs LTD on 15th October 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in taxi services to explore long-term growth, particularly those capable of operating across multiple regions. As the process followed a restricted procedure, it favours companies with a proven track record and capability to meet the comprehensive demands of Buckinghamshire Council. Although the initial contract has been awarded, understanding the requirements and process can aid companies in preparing for future similar tenders or sub-contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

SMTH1501 - 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-b5fd17-965105a0-4f38-4c3f-99d2-1aaf3d05fb1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a8566bc-5fb6-4673-a7a1-1949a005b103
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
£118,831 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 13 Apr 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

ENTERPRISE CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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