Award

Phase 3C - SWIP1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SWIP1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" for the provision of taxi services, identified under the CPV classification 60120000. This award process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender, which concluded on 29th January 2026, involves services that will be rendered primarily within the United Kingdom and potentially in other regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The awarded contract, with a total value of GBP 69,639.18, is set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, and the supplier identified for this contract is The Taxi People Ltd.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for companies within the transportation services sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. The contract offers stability and growth potential over its four-year duration. While this specific award did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering competitive pricing and agile service offerings, akin to The Taxi People Ltd, would find such procurement advantageous. With a focus on economic efficiency and service coverage, similar firms can aim to expand their market presence through participation in future tenders by entities such as Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SWIP1502 - 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-d77e0e3b-d986-4c20-b4b6-4b9f7d175cf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d770a954-3eb0-429a-a5c9-4078b32ff1b5
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
£69,639 Under £100K
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
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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