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Summary of the contracting process

The "PHASE 4 VEHICLE 16 SEATS AND ABOVE" procurement process is conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, focused on the transportation sector, specifically taxi and coach services. This contract, valued at £22,952,570, commenced on 2nd September 2021, with an initial term of five years, concluding on 31st July 2026, including options for extensions. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 15th July 2021. The contract covers various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, London, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those engaged in taxi services, special-purpose passenger transport, and vehicle hire with drivers. Companies equipped to manage contracts for large passenger vehicles would be well-suited to compete, especially those from a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) background, which are encouraged to participate. With a diverse range of suppliers already engaged—including AD Taxi and Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd—stakeholders in the market can leverage this procurement to expand their business operations and engage in lucrative service provisions for local authorities.

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Notice Title

PHASE 4 VEHICLE 16 SEATS AND ABOVE

Notice Description

Please note that the initial contract term is for two years starting on 2nd September 2021 and ending on 31st July 2026 with an option to extend for an additional 1 + 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe5f75cf-4d4b-4de4-af20-c996994f8d97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764d679e-68db-4e7c-94bb-ce0b28bc6c39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,952,570 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,318,209,570 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Buckinghamshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YQ
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

AD Taxi

Bills Minibus and Coach Hire Ltd

Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd

Country Cars

Countrywide Coaches Ltd

Express Travel UK Ltd

Heyfordian Travel Ltd

Imperial Coaches Ltd

Langston & Tasker

Langston and Tasker

Marshalls Coaches

Marshalls Coaches LLP

Motts Coaches (Aylesbury) Ltd

Neales

New Punjab Coaches Ltd

Platinum Coach Hire Ltd

Red Line Buses Ltd

Sprinters Travel

Star Travel Services Ltd

Vale Travel Ltd

Z & S Transport Ltd

Z and S Transport Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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