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SSTD1471 - 30/01/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for taxi services has been completed by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System. The tender, titled "SSTD1471 - 30/01/2026 - AWARD", falls under the industry category of taxi services, classified with CPV code 60120000. This process, initiated as a selective tender through a restricted procedure, reached the award stage on 21st April 2026, with the award being made active from 6th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will continue until 23rd February 2030. The service will cover a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the British Overseas Territories. Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, has engaged Budget Cars Ltd as the supplier, with Karl Miles being the contact point for further inquiries.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities specifically for those involved in providing taxi and transport services. The award to Budget Cars Ltd, possessing local expertise, exemplifies the potential for regional transport operators to flourish by securing long-term contracts with councils and public sector entities. Companies capable of meeting the requirements for submission, such as pricing per mile as specified, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. Prospective suppliers specialising in services across the listed geographical areas might find similar engagements advantageous for developing and expanding their service offerings, which are critical for sustaining and enhancing their business operations in the sector.

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Notice Title

SSTD1471 - 30/01/2026 - 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6a93ac3-3784-4e84-8cc9-c8e06a069342
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£92,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 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

BUDGET CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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