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Summer Operations Week 4 - SSTD1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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01 Oct 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Summer Operations Week 4 - SSTD1403 - AWARD" was initiated by Buckinghamshire Council via the e-Tendering System. This procurement, classified under the "Taxi services" industry category, involves a significant logistical operation across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract was awarded on 30th August 2025 and will run from 1st September 2025 to 13th April 2030. This process utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, with the tender phase having concluded on 28th August 2025. As of 1st October 2025, the award status is active, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi services, especially those capable of managing extensive routes and operations across varied geographical areas. Although the contract's value stands at £63,076.76, it extends over several years, providing a stable and long-term business opportunity. Transport operators, particularly mid-sized enterprises with resources to meet the demands of a selective and restricted procurement process, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Despite not favouring SMEs or VCSEs specifically, the contract's scope offers ample room for growth and an assured engagement with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 4 - SSTD1403 - 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-bd0c218f-0542-4265-a3c2-ab25d6297f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a899766-fe6e-48ea-b265-b3397aa25b12
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
£63,076 Under £100K
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
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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