Award

Summer Operations - SOTF1501 - 24/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Summer Operations - SOTF1501 - 24/09/2025 - AWARD" has concluded with an award stage, led by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System. This contract falls under the taxi services category, classified under the code 60120000, and focuses on providing services within and beyond the United Kingdom including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The relevant tender period ended on 26th September 2025, with the contracting period spanning from 7th October 2025 to 13th April 2030. Buckinghamshire Council managed the process, with Karl Miles as the contact point at their Aylesbury location.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those experienced in providing taxi solutions across multiple regions. While the award has concluded with THE TAXI PEOPLE LTD as the supplier for a contract value of £77,543.55, the scale and scope of this project highlight potential future opportunities for other transportation service providers. Businesses with robust logistical capabilities, experience in cross-regional transport, and competitive pricing strategies can stand to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector. This contract underscores the importance of adhering to specific procurement methods to succeed in public tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SOTF1501 - 24/09/2025 - 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-f3c65c51-4c2e-4d02-a327-b7b368bd975d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4f48d3-8d92-4149-99b4-db7581297008
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
£77,543 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 13 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
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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

THE TAXI PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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