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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, involved a selective method under a restricted procedure for taxi services. This contract, titled "METS1101 - 03/07/2026 - AWARD," falls under the services category with the main classification being taxi services (CPV: 60120000). It covers various locations including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories and was in the award stage as of 14th July 2026. The procurement dates highlight the tender period closure on 10th July 2026, with the contract period set from 13th to 22nd July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for established transport service providers who can meet the demand for taxi services across multiple regions. Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd trading as Cabs4U was awarded the contract, showcasing that businesses with the capability to offer competitive pricing per mile and adherence to the outlined terms can succeed in such tenders. While the tender was restricted, companies capable of providing comprehensive transport solutions and demonstrating competitiveness and compliance with relevant criteria would have been well poised to participate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

METS1101 - 03/07/2026 - 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-f1277f81-e4b9-4ae7-83ea-6b180824c46d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd8a733-aaa1-4616-8b4d-dbb3473e9546
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
£314 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 30 days
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
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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