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Phase 3C - SET01406 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System, culminating in the award of the contract for "Phase 3C - SET01406 - 14/01/26 - AWARD." This tender focused on the provision of taxi services, classified under the CPV code 60120000, and involved a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Budget Cars Ltd being designated as the supplier. Notably, the contract is valued at £102,199.44 GBP and is set to last from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, covering various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract for taxi services presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transportation and logistics, especially those offering competitive pricing strategies per mile. Larger firms with the ability to service multiple geographic regions may find this procurement particularly advantageous, given its extensive regional coverage that includes the Channel Islands and Europe, among others. The restricted procedure used in this procurement suggests that businesses with established reputations and credentials may have a better chance of competing successfully. With the contract already awarded, understanding the procurement process utilised by Buckinghamshire Council can guide similar businesses in preparing for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SET01406 - 14/01/26 - 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-cf3ce936-b650-41b9-bb2a-731211f798ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cefe2d-5967-4d37-94e2-e147d6a71690
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
£102,199 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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