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Phase 3A - SWFS1401 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, involves a contract titled "Phase 3A - SWFS1401 - 27/11/25 - AWARD," which falls under the taxi services industry category (CPV Code 60120000). The contract covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, and has a scheduled start date of 23rd February 2026, lasting until 23rd February 2030. The tendering was conducted using a restricted procedure, categorised as a selective procurement method, and the contract has already moved to the award stage, with the importance of adhering to deadlines highlighted by the tender period ending on 11th December 2025. The award was published on 9th April 2026, following its activation on 28th January 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for transportation service providers, particularly those with capabilities in taxi services, to expand their business reach. Although this specific contract was not designated suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, similar opportunities in this category could be beneficial for established transportation firms with the capacity to adhere to detailed procurement specifications, such as providing competitive pricing per mile. Companies interested in forthcoming tenders might consider monitoring future opportunities via the e-Tendering system for services across various geographic locations within the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SWFS1401 - 27/11/25 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb303b3e-7c18-4227-b986-01ff2e43a60d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c24171e-16d1-4f0a-8e15-18876cf44be5
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
£97,002 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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