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Summer Operations Week 7 - SMAP3422 - 08/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Summer Operations Week 7 - SMAP3422 - 08/09/2025 - AWARD" has reached the award stage. Conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, this project falls under the industry category of Taxi Services, classified within the CPV code 60120000. The procurement employed a selective method via a restricted procedure. The contract covers a wide geographical area, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contractual activities taking place from 12th September 2025 to 1st December 2030. The tender process concluded on 10th September 2025, and the award was published on 19th November 2025 with Express Travel chosen as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms experienced in providing taxi services across diverse locations. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises might face limitations due to the non-suitability criteria specification. However, businesses capable of offering competitive pricing strategies and extensive geographical service coverage could significantly benefit. The contract represents a substantial commitment with a value of £144,470.53, presenting a long-term engagement until late 2030, ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their foothold in public sector transportation services.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 7 - SMAP3422 - 08/09/2025 - 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-f001fab8-f82b-4847-b930-4f5899f540e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a42356-e7b9-4d57-8e30-24fc0d480a8f
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
£144,470 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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

EXPRESS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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