Award

Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - AWARD" conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering system has reached the Award stage. The procurement is categorised under taxi services and involves transport operations across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Utilizing a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure, bids were managed through defined terms and conditions, with key deadlines culminating on the 15th of December 2025. Contracted services are scheduled to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will continue until 23rd February 2030. The award, dated 23rd January 2026, valued at GBP 87,415.12, was granted to Budget Cars Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This opportunity offers substantial growth for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those specialising in taxi operations across diverse geographic regions. With Buckinghamshire Council backing this procurement, service providers can expect steady demand until 2030, promoting business expansion and consistent revenue streams. Businesses with robust operational frameworks and efficient service delivery models will be well-positioned to compete in similar tender processes, offering a significant boost to their market presence and capability to adapt to regional and international transport requirements.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a98b15d5-31cd-421b-908d-624e738ed035
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3496b8e-1049-4e13-855e-13fbb1fd2932
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
£87,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 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

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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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