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STRC1501 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, led by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, involves the provision of taxi services under the industry category identified by the CPV code 60120000. The contract, titled "STRC1501 - AWARD," was awarded on 30 April 2025, and covers locations including the United Kingdom and several territories worldwide. The procurement method employed is a selective process known as a restricted procedure. The contract period starts on 6 May 2025 and ends on 31 March 2030. The tender had a deadline on 29 April 2025, marking the completion of the tender stage and awarding of the contract.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for firms focusing on transport services, particularly those experienced in large-scale taxi operations. While the procurement process is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, transport operators capable of offering competitive per-mile pricing will be well-suited to compete in this market. Companies such as The Taxi People Ltd, which succeeded in securing the contract, can leverage the long-term nature of the agreement to expand their service footprint and strengthen their position in the transport industry within Buckinghamshire and surrounding regions.

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Notice Title

STRC1501 - 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-e4f200fe-6080-486f-bdec-c03524d39973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d83e834-b7aa-45ab-b32e-906bd971e8fb
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
£6 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Mark Rickard
Contact Email
mrickard@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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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