Award

Phase 3B - SSTD2409 - 11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System, involved awarding a contract for taxi services under the title "Phase 3B - SSTD2409 - 11/12/25 - AWARD." This selective process followed a restricted procedure and focused on transportation services spanning multiple geographic regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The award stage was completed by 23 January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 23 February 2026, lasting until 23 February 2030. Buckinghamshire Council aims to facilitate transportation services with a total contract value of £94,414.85.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in transport services, specifically taxi operators capable of servicing diverse areas such as the UK, Europe, and beyond. However, the procurement suitability does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger operations with extensive logistical capabilities may be better positioned to compete. Aspiring businesses should consider their ability to meet specific pricing models per mile as stipulated in the competition's terms and conditions, ensuring competitive bidding for this substantial and extended contract. UK CARS (High Wycombe) LTD successfully secured the contract under these terms, illustrating the necessity for a strategic approach in tender submissions.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD2409 - 11/12/25 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f01d5d8c-cb91-463d-a33f-b36fe4eddfeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680575b9-c53f-48ad-91ac-670e7166b940
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
£94,414 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 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

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

UK CARS (HIGH WYCOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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