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SKBS1406 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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29 Aug 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, a leading organisation utilising an e-Tendering system, with the awarded contract titled "SKBS1406 - AWARD." This process falls under the taxi services category, classified with CPV code "60120000," and operates through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract was awarded on 2nd May 2025, following the tender period closure on 10th April 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and ending on 1st December 2030. The services will be provided across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Channel Islands, among others. Buckinghamshire Council acts as the buyer in this completed award stage.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in taxi services. Although the suitability criteria indicate the process might not favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger operations can find a lucrative venture in providing transportation solutions across the designated regions. With a contract value amounting to £96,830.42, businesses capable of delivering competitive per-mile pricing, as required by the competition's terms, would be well-positioned to benefit from this long-term commitment, ensuring diversified service provision across extensive geographical locations. The opportunity is ideally suited for established transportation operators like "The Taxi People Ltd," who have been successful in securing this award.

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Notice Title

SKBS1406 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-f5236c0e-e7f0-4376-bbad-0308754b2e7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc337c2-fdbe-46e6-9c37-9a8e7870eb97
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
£96,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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