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Summer Operations - CACL1502 - 18/09/2025 - AWARD

Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "Summer Operations - CACL1502 - 18/09/2025 - AWARD," was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System. This initiative focused on taxi services, classified under the CPV code 60120000, and involved the provision of these services across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 23 September 2025, and a contracted service period from 25 September 2025 to 23 February 2028. The procurement has reached the award stage, as indicated in the latest update from 15 October 2025.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for transportation companies capable of delivering efficient taxi services over an extended period. With an awarded contract value of £39,157.84, businesses with a robust fleet and operational capacity to cover expansive geographical regions are well-suited to compete. The opportunity is geared towards larger entities rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the selective procedure and the requirement for competitive pricing and comprehensive geographic service coverage. Multiple suppliers have already been noted for involvement, reflecting a competitive environment that encourages business growth and industry advancement in taxi services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Summer Operations - CACL1502 - 18/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-998e6a9a-f76e-4eba-8024-469623463dde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40709deb-dec6-45a7-98ae-747fcdbc5190
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
£39,157 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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
13
Supplier Names

Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider

Gari Transport Ltd

In Time Taxis

INFINITYRIDE LTD

MG Transport Services

Neales Taxis Limited

Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd

Sk transport ltd

The Taxi People Ltd

Transport Wizard

TWK Ltd

UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD

United Cars

Further Information

Notice Documents

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