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Summer Operations Week 4 - SRWS1501 - 21/8/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by Buckinghamshire Council, specifically through its e-Tendering System, for a service contract titled “Summer Operations Week 4 - SRWS1501.” The contract fell under the taxi services category (CPV code 60120000) and encompasses services across a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other locations worldwide. The tender was executed through a "selective" procurement method, commonly known as a restricted procedure, which concluded on 26th August 2025. Subsequently, the award was issued on 3rd September 2025 and published on 1st October 2025. The contract runs from 1st September 2025 till 13th April 2030, indicating a long-term engagement.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies in the transport sector, capable of delivering reliable taxi services across multiple regions as specified in the contract details. Although the tender is marked as not suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with a capacity to manage extensive operations would find this contract conducive for business growth. The awarded supplier for this contract is Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd, also known as Cabs4U, which suggests they have met the required criteria to service this substantial contract. Participating in such procurements can enable businesses to expand their service reach and establish a stable revenue stream over the contractual period.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 4 - SRWS1501 - 21/8/2025 - 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-c9f507d5-a5f3-4c30-b3c9-b1114bc80a45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7dc17f-33a1-4b57-8f4a-5117e2e124a8
Current Stage
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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
£69,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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