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Summer Operations Week 5 - SHAE1515 - 27/8/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, through its e-Tendering system, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Summer Operations Week 5 - SHAE1515 - 27/8/2025 - AWARD", which falls under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, detailed as a restricted procedure. This contract covers numerous areas including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, reinforcing its broad geographical scope. The tender process concluded on 29th August 2025, with the award being activated on 1st September 2025. The contract started on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th April 2030. The awarded contract holds a value of £59,730.56 GBP.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those providing taxi services. The extensive geographical range covered by the contract allows for significant operational expansion, especially for companies like The Taxi People Ltd, which was awarded the contract. While this specific tender did not highlight SME or VCSE suitability, businesses with logistical capabilities and a proficient pricing strategy stand to benefit. Given the restrictive procurement approach, having well-documented qualifications and experience in servicing multi-regional contracts would be advantageous for competing businesses. Engaging in such public sector contracts can provide a steady revenue stream and growth in market presence.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 5 - SHAE1515 - 27/8/2025 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e07af0e-1ed4-4b56-abfc-474a5881bff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a74e86-4db7-4adb-bfa2-676a8cf8192d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£59,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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