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SPAR1401 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Aug 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The awarding organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, has concluded the procurement process for taxi services under the tender titled "SPAR1401 - AWARD," classified within the industry category for transportation. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically the restricted procedure, with the tender reaching its end date on 3 April 2025. The awarded contract is active as of 1 May 2025, with Crown Cabs Travel Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract spans from 1 June 2025 to 1 December 2030, covering various locations within the UK, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. The total value of the contract amounts to £185,331.94.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation and logistics services, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and reliable taxi operations across diverse locations. While the suitability criteria note it is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport companies with a robust infrastructure might find a strategic advantage in expanding their service range through participation in similar contracts. Companies experienced in competitive pricing structures and able to handle large-scale, multi-location contracts would be well-suited to engage with the opportunities arising from such procurements. The nature of the restricted procedure allows for competitive bidding among qualified contractors, paving the way for potential growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

SPAR1401 - 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-fca9365f-134d-4586-99e8-ff7ec91231e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b8e6bc-83cb-4e28-87b6-318e7c83013b
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
£185,331 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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
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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

CROWN CABS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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