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Phase 3D - SERS1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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28 Apr 2026 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for taxi services under the title "Phase 3D - SERS1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD," which has been published through their e-Tendering System. This process falls under the "Taxi services" industry category and employs a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the award published on 28th April 2026. The contract for the awarded services is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and will extend over a period of four years until 12th April 2030. The contract will be implemented across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various British territories. The total value of the awarded contract is £109,728 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the taxi services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing comprehensive transport solutions. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger taxi operators with capabilities to meet the contractual requirements may find it an attractive prospect for expansion. AJ Cars (Aylesbury) Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract. The contract necessitates transport operators to submit a price per mile, opening avenues for competitive pricing strategies. Companies with existing operations in Buckinghamshire or adjacent regions can leverage this contract to bolster their service offerings and strengthen their market position.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SERS1505 - 19/01/26 - 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-bc692d35-d2ae-43a1-9972-02307f26eb96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79858af-eb27-467b-a1f4-9b6ab0d88700
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
£109,728 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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

AJ CARS (AYLESBURY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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