Award

Phase 3C - SDIT1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed focuses on a service contract for taxi services, awarded by Buckinghamshire Council. The contract titled "Phase 3C - SDIT1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" is classified under CPV code 60120000 and involves transport operations from locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and various parts of Europe. The procurement method used was restricted, signifying a selective process for the tender. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2026, and the contract will span from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030. This award is in the completion stage, with key dates including the award status activation on 11 March 2026 and its publication on 27 April 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capability to offer competitive pricing on a per-mile basis. While this specific contract was awarded to "The Taxi People Ltd," other companies operating within the listed regions or possessing relevant logistical capabilities might find similar opportunities to expand their offerings within public sector transport services. The procurement does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting it is more suited to larger enterprises or those equipped to handle complex, regional logistics necessary for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SDIT1501 - 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-d0b76993-0630-4dab-b595-e3ec467387db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfe345c-ba44-405c-8837-ab5eb82f59ee
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
£66,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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