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Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council, operating through their e-Tendering system, involves the award of a contract titled "Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry, classified under CPV 60120000. This contract, announced on 27 April 2026, follows a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure and is currently in the award stage. The awarded contract spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, with the supplier identified as Budget Cars Ltd. While the contract is primarily within the United Kingdom, it also references various global locations, offering a broad scope of service delivery. Key dates prior to the current stage included a tender period ending on 29 January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, notably for established transport operators capable of servicing diverse geographies, as outlined in the competition terms. While not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with capacity for large-scale operations have an opportunity to secure a significant contract valued at £70,454.52. The rigorous selection process guarantees that successful bidders are well-equipped to meet Buckinghamshire Council's high standards for taxi services, thus promising future business development and recognition within the public sector. Additionally, participation through established portals such as In-tend signifies an attractive pathway to further governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - 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-e5a785f5-ca17-4fe8-bd59-4da30e370374
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8cb6f1-ef9d-44f8-be0c-99bdb20124b9
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
£70,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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