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14 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Buckinghamshire Council, titled "SCAM1407 - 24/06/26 - AWARD," focuses on taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. This contract, with a procurement method described as a restricted procedure, has moved to the award stage. The tender process concluded on 30th June 2026, with the award published on 14th July 2026. The contract period spans from 7th July 2026 to 12th April 2030, covering various locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The successful bidder for this tender was "The Taxi People Ltd," with a contract value of £44,614.46. The tender facilitated through the Buckinghamshire Council e-Tendering System, highlights the transparent procurement framework followed.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and services industry, specifically those capable of providing competitive and reliable taxi services on an international scale. Suppliers with experience in catering to diverse geographical locations, as specified in the tender, would find this particularly beneficial. Although the procurement process was selective, the nature of the contract suggests a recurring demand for high-quality transport services, presenting an ongoing commercial opportunity for suitable service providers. This tender was designed with a focus beyond small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicating suitability for larger organisations wishing to expand their operational footprint.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCAM1407 - 24/06/26 - 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-bfa0595b-6585-401e-9040-2925cc467707
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c8fa3d7-2bff-4454-a88e-8826f237df3b
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
£44,614 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 3-4 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
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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