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Phase 3C - SWEX1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council, documented as "Phase 3C - SWEX1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD," pertains to the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000. This contract spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030 and involves a strategic location reach, illustrated through delivery addresses that encompass the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. Culminating at the award stage, the procurement was facilitated via a selective method within a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender's closing on 29th January 2026 and the contract's awarding on 11th March 2026, published on 14th May 2026. The awarded sum to The Taxi People Ltd totalled £69,342, echoing Buckinghamshire Council’s commitment to high-quality services.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those well-versed in providing comprehensive taxi services across vast regions. While specifically not designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with established infrastructure and capabilities in handling extensive transportation networks could greatly benefit from such a long-term contract. Firms seeking expansion into global service delivery, particularly within the public sector, can leverage this contract to cement their market presence and drive growth within the extensive geographical coverage mandated by Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SWEX1401 - 15/01/26 - 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-f8ce2c23-661c-4cf7-978b-d5f360ed97e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433635d4-add6-4417-9508-0e610af2c721
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
£69,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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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