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Summer Operations - SCTT1503 - 09/10/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Summer Operations - SCTT1503 - 09/10/2025 - AWARD" has been conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. This tender falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with details finalised on 29th October 2025. The contract will be executed across several regions, including the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and other geographical areas. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 10th October 2025, and the contract period is set from 14th October 2025 to 13th April 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the transport services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in taxi services. Although the awarded contractor is The Taxi People Ltd, companies with similar service offerings may find value in understanding the tender requirements for potential future bids. The five-year contract with Buckinghamshire Council indicates long-term business opportunities, especially for those operating in the specified regions. Businesses that meet the stringent requirements of a selective procurement process stand the chance to build or enhance their portfolio by engaging with public sector contracts of this scale.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SCTT1503 - 09/10/2025 - 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-d450231b-3441-464e-8388-e347912922ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a222117-babf-411c-8611-b5c4b4b92db1
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
£88,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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