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SNCW1503 - 24/03/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council, operating via their e-Tendering System, for a contract titled "SNCW1503 - 24/03/26 - AWARD," concerning taxi services under the CPV code 60120000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The location for the contract encompasses a wide range of areas, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The tender stage concluded on 26th March 2026, followed by the award on 27th March 2026. The contract is set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, with the award valued at GBP 94,548.96.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in transportation services. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling large-scale transport operations would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Although specific suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, established transportation providers like Executive Private Hire, which has secured the award, can find opportunities to expand their service offerings across diverse regions covered by the contract.

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Notice Title

SNCW1503 - 24/03/26 - 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-ddfbef81-3729-484b-999e-f6779dc1eb49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98464475-e18f-441d-b4e5-962197c66ce3
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
£94,548 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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