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SSIA1401 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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02 May 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Buckinghamshire Council, documented under the title "SSIA1401 - AWARD", pertains to the award of a contract for taxi services, classified under industry category CPV 60120000. This procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and reached the award stage on 2nd May 2025. The procurement covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and more, with a contract period starting from 6th May 2025 and ending on 31st March 2030. Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, served as the buying organisation, ensuring a robust procurement process involving the submission of bids by transport operators through the In-tend portal.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing structures for taxi services across various jurisdictions. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established resources and expertise in handling large-scale, geographically diverse contracts could find this tender particularly beneficial for expansion and growth. The tender's extensive service coverage provides the chance for businesses to enhance their operational reach and establish a long-term partnership with a public sector entity.

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Notice Title

SSIA1401 - 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. Please note costing and schedule detailing mileage on attached call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d875432d-0e89-48e3-bdc6-554e47f6dd60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5196aa84-7ab0-4ecc-98e4-6c37a164cebc
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
£2 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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

GK TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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