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28 Jan 2026 at 14:33

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:55

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:53

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:50

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:42

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:41

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:38

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29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract titled "SWTE1401 - AWARD" for taxi services under the industry category of CPV 60120000. The contracting process was conducted using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 2nd May 2025 and published on 29th August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2025 and conclude on 1st December 2030. Buckinghamshire Council, located at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, will be managing this contract, which spans across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for larger transport operators as the contract spans multiple regions. With an emphasis on taxi services, businesses with diverse fleets and proven expertise in handling large-scale transport logistics would be well-suited to compete. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, involvement could lead to alliances with Buckinghamshire Council, enhancing credibility and expanding market presence. Suppliers including ABC TAXIS 247 LIMITED and AJ Cars (Aylesbury) LTD are among the awarded parties, indicating a competitive yet rewarding tender for qualified operators.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SWTE1401 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-d3364c51-08a2-49f3-ac01-0c5b08107b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31306369-6714-46a3-adf3-b95b22023e2a
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
£54,516 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Postcode Area
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
18
Supplier Names

ABC TAXIS 247 LIMITED

AJ Cars (Aylesbury) Ltd

Arrow Transport H/W Limtied

Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider

Crown Cabs Travel Ltd

Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd t/a Cabs4U

Express Travel

GK Travel Ltd

Green Destinations Ltd

Jet Taxis Aylesbury Limited

MG Transport Services

Neales Taxis Limited

R And S Travel Ltd

Star travel services ltd

The Taxi People Ltd

Transport Wizard

TWK Ltd

United Cars

Further Information

Notice Documents

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