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Phase 3A - SCHI1418 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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25 Apr 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1418 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" was awarded by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, with Budget Cars Ltd securing the contract. The procurement falls within the taxi services category, offering services across various regions including the Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The process utilised a restricted procedure for selection, with the tender stage concluding on 15th December 2025. The active award was published on 25th April 2026, with the contract commencing from 23rd February 2026 and running until 23rd February 2030. The contract, valued at £72,313.80, highlights a well-structured procurement strategy to ensure quality and efficiency in public transportation services.

This public procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services and transportation that can meet regional and international demands. The selective method invites competitive bids from capable companies, especially those not classified under SME or VCSE. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and a strategic presence in the covered areas could leverage this long-term contract to spur growth and establish a strong foothold in public sector services. Clear submission guidelines insist that transport operators submit a price per mile, fostering transparency and competition.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1418 - 01/12/25 - 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-db57e7dc-9f60-455a-9dfb-e46e976c75e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2607196-c449-43e2-a1bf-0ad163787d06
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
£72,313 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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
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
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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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