Award

FCHE1801 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services, classified under industry category CPV 60120000, has reached the award stage. Initiated through a tender process, this contract was managed by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System. Located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the council has successfully awarded the contract to Chalfont Taxis Limited for transporting services. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, indicating a selective process of qualification. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 1st December 2025 and the start of the contract on 4th December 2025, continuing until 1st January 2028. The award, valued at £50,048.28, was published on 3rd December 2025.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for established transport operators, particularly those capable of offering competitive pricing in the taxi services sector. Businesses with experience in regional transportation, particularly those operating in and around Buckinghamshire and the diverse delivery locations listed, would find this contract appealing. Though not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSE organisations, the financial stability and operational capacity to manage long-term contracts are significant advantages for contenders. The selective procurement process ensures that those meeting stringent criteria have the potential for sustained growth through public sector partnerships.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

FCHE1801 - 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-e3e7b066-a3ac-4add-b3b3-ec31e0ca3ba9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab209847-c444-4566-89f9-eeeb910f2221
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
£50,048 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Daniel Barrett
Contact Email
daniel.barrett@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01296 387439

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

CHALFONT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e3e7b066-a3ac-4add-b3b3-ec31e0ca3ba9-2025-12-03T07:57:39Z",
    "date": "2025-12-03T07:57:39Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e3e7b066-a3ac-4add-b3b3-ec31e0ca3ba9",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-654-713-COM-CT-000713 - AWARD",
        "title": "FCHE1801 - AWARD",
        "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.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60120000",
            "description": "Taxi services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "HP19 8FF"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-01T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-01-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-306109",
            "name": "Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Gateway, Gatehouse Road",
                "locality": "Aylesbury",
                "postalCode": "HP19 8FF",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Daniel Barrett",
                "email": "Daniel.Barrett@buckscc.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01296 387439"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-327769",
            "name": "Chalfont Taxis Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Chalfont Taxis Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Chalfont Taxis, Beaconsfield Railway Station, Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP92PJ"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-306109",
        "name": "Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e3e7b066-a3ac-4add-b3b3-ec31e0ca3ba9-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-03T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-12-03T07:57:39Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 50048.28,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-327769",
                    "name": "Chalfont Taxis Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2028-01-01T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab209847-c444-4566-89f9-eeeb910f2221",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-03T07:57:39Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}