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STHS1502 - 31/10/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council conducted a procurement process using a selective method with a restricted procedure for taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. The tender, titled "STHS1502 - 31/10/2025 - AWARD," covered services in various locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The contract period spans from 6th November 2025 to 13th April 2030, and the procurement process reached the award stage on 4th November 2025, with the awarded amount totaling £67,358.86. Buckinghamshire Council served as the contracting authority in this procurement, with Budget Cars Ltd being awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for established taxi service businesses capable of operating over wide geographical regions. The contract offers a stable long-term income stream lasting over four years, making it suitable for companies with experience in providing comprehensive transport services. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were not deemed suitable for this particular opportunity, the scale and scope suggest that businesses with robust logistical capabilities and competitive pricing structures would thrive, particularly those looking to expand their market reach through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

STHS1502 - 31/10/2025 - 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-b0be1455-3267-4cf0-979f-2e3c8a33153d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13223182-6339-411e-a54c-382637e41419
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
£67,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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