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Phase 3C - SJHS1403 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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05 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by Buckinghamshire Council, involved a tender titled "Phase 3C - SJHS1403". The industry category for this procurement is taxi services, under the CPV code 60120000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender reached the award stage on 12th March 2026, marking it as the date of contract activation for UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and will conclude on 12th April 2030. Although the main service area is indicated by the postal code HP19 8FF in Aylesbury, the services extend to the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This procurement opportunity provides an avenue for businesses in the transport industry to expand their services across various regions. Given that a restricted procedure was selected, it emphasizes the importance of expertise and reliability in candidate operators. It represents lucrative growth potential for firms that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality taxi services over an extended contract period. However, this particular contract is not targeted for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE), indicating a preference for established, larger operators capable of meeting comprehensive service demands across multiple locations.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SJHS1403 - 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-d80b76c9-3d1c-47fe-a098-0af5fc585d54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e69c9c-9fd7-45b5-bd3c-9cce0e7feae6
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
£87,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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