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Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for "Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" conducted by Buckinghamshire Council is complete as of 2026. The tender, classified under the CPV scheme as "Taxi services," was part of a restricted procedure procurement method targeting services primarily within the United Kingdom, although it also covers additional territories. The contract began on 13th April 2026 and will continue until 12th April 2030. The award for this contract, valued at £118,811.04, was actively granted to Express Travel on 20th March 2026, with the award notice published on 14th May 2026.

This contracting opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale taxi service contracts. While the suitability of this procurement process was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies with experience in comprehensive public service delivery were likely well-positioned to take advantage. With a long-term contract lasting four years, businesses focusing on expanding their footprint in public procurement could benefit substantially from participating in such tenders, especially within the Buckinghamshire region and potentially other covered areas.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 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-ced0ec52-66ea-4746-a5f1-fd38ae10ec06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77184eae-91b0-480c-bdcf-d23e89fa6a95
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
£118,811 £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
20 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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