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SHHS1422 - 21/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services in the UK, managed by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, reached the award stage on 16th February 2026. The contract, identified as SHHS1422, covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, with the service scheduled to begin on 23rd February 2026 and run until 23rd February 2030. The contract was awarded to TWK Ltd with a total value of £108,771.66. This selective procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, catering specifically to service categories under CPV classification 60120000. Buckinghamshire Council, situated in Aylesbury, is responsible for managing this contract.

This tender offers significant opportunity for taxi service providers, enabling them to partner with local councils and expand their reach across diverse regions, including domestic and overseas territories. Although initially realised by TWK Ltd, similar businesses that cater to or have the capacity to provide comprehensive transportation services over large areas can view this as a strategic growth avenue. Service providers specialising in efficient and scalable transport solutions, even without being classified as small or micro enterprises, have a ready opportunity to leverage public contracts to enhance their market presence in the forthcoming re-tender stages or new related contracts.

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Notice Title

SHHS1422 - 21/01/26 - 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-fa0f19f4-8e18-40d7-a9f9-d99207b8f768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a6ae72-7b37-4a40-901c-2ec42d44da73
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£108,771 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 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

TWK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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