Award

Phase 3C - SPFS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "Phase 3C - SPFS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" in the taxi services industry category. The award, announced on the 14th of May, 2026, is part of a completed process under a restricted procedure procurement method, reflecting a competitive yet selective approach. The contract is set to start on the 13th of April, 2026, and will run until the 12th of April, 2030. This procurement encompasses services across the United Kingdom, including regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, providing an expansive scope for service delivery.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those able to meet niche, extensive geographical needs. The awarded value of £118,117.62 indicates a healthy investment into this sector, allowing companies like UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD to expand operations and improve service offerings. While the procurement process does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, the selective nature of the procedure suggests that well-established firms, capable of delivering high-quality taxi services over diverse regions, would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SPFS1501 - 15/01/26 - 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-c16a4659-38c4-4622-8af5-8e0f2d9f758d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36e83600-b38d-4db6-83b2-f9cf1b0eabfc
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
£118,117 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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