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Phase 3A - SALF1415 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for taxi services under the title "Phase 3A - SALF1415 - 27/11/25 - AWARD" in the industry category of taxi services. The contract, valued at £71,323.20, covers several locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, with a completion status noted in the award stage of the procurement process. The procurement followed a selective method known as a restricted procedure. The award date was 21 January 2026, and the contract period is set from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The tender required pricing per mile and clarifications to be submitted through the designated portal. The procurement's classification code is 60120000.

This contract offers business growth opportunities primarily for established taxi service providers capable of competitive pricing across diverse regions including Europe and the United Kingdom. "The Taxi People Ltd" has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating that businesses with a strong operational presence in key areas can secure substantial contracts. The restricted procedure suggests that businesses with proven expertise and operational capacity in similar regions may have advantageous positioning in future tenders. While unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this contract invites larger operators to engage in long-term service delivery and geographic expansion.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SALF1415 - 27/11/25 - 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-dc2a10f4-26e9-4b4e-b19b-df175f38fc1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b1b52fe-ba5e-4457-978f-b44e6004b3ae
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
£71,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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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