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01 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Summer Operations Week 4 - SCOT1403 - 22 August 2025 - AWARD" has been completed by Buckinghamshire Council, facilitated through its e-Tendering System. This opportunity falls under the category of Taxi services (CPV code: 60120000) and involves a contract that spans from 1st September 2025 to 1st December 2030. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, indicating a selective method where a limited number of suppliers were invited to bid. Located in Aylesbury, the project was awarded on 28th August 2025, with a subsequent publication date of the award notice on 1st October 2025. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award'.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies in the transportation and taxi service industry. With a contract value of £66,630.35 over a five-year term, this project offers sustained work for the supplier, "The Taxi People Ltd", illustrating a lucrative venture for businesses looking to secure long-term contracts. However, as highlighted in the suitability criteria, this specific opportunity may not be directed towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that larger, more established businesses in the sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 4 - SCOT1403 - 22 August 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-b4656aca-6006-41e0-ace5-331876be3ad6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d52ad1a-62fb-4a7f-916d-6c099a1de740
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
£66,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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
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
1
Supplier Name

The Taxi People Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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