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Summer Operations Week 4 - SBAS1502 - 22 August 2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Summer Operations Week 4 - SBAS1502" for taxi services to The Taxi People Ltd. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure and categorised under the CPV code 60120000 for taxi services. This contract was initiated on 28th August 2025 and will remain in effect from 31st August 2025 until 13th April 2030. The total contract value is £105,843.71. The procurement scope includes services across the United Kingdom and other regions, involving a selective procurement method. The award stage was completed with the contract notice published on 1st October 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity in the transportation sector, specifically for businesses specialising in taxi services. The long-term nature of this contract, spanning nearly five years, provides sustained business growth potential for the awarded supplier. Large enterprises with capabilities to offer competitive pricing per mile, as specified in the competition terms, are well-suited for such contracts. Although it does not explicitly suit SMEs or social enterprises, it outlines a robust market space for well-established transportation companies seeking expansion through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 4 - SBAS1502 - 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-b76eb710-4223-45c7-9790-6f7b5f60a6db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9fbf6ba-67ce-4547-8898-b81f4b855ffb
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
£105,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 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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