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title: "Summer Operations - SMKC1501 - 16/09/2025 - AWARD"
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# Summer Operations - SMKC1501 - 16/09/2025 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1035b60d-5727-4d96-8beb-2f5c8ed99fa8

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council as the buying organisation and involves the provision of taxi services, specifically under the title "Summer Operations - SMKC1501", classified within the CPV code 60120000. The competitive procedure concluded with an award on 19th September 2025, signifying its completion stage. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, with the tender period having ended on 18th September 2025. Service operations began on 22nd September 2025 and are scheduled to run through to 13th April 2030. The tender spanned various locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and other international territories.

This contract, awarded to THE TAXI PEOPLE LTD, presents significant business opportunities, particularly for established taxi service providers capable of managing long-term commitments. The tender demanded competitive pricing models, fostering potential growth through substantial services delivery and developing collaborative networks across the specified locations. While the procurement process was not tailored for start-ups or voluntary community organisations, there is ample scope for adept transport operators, adept at competitive bidding and high service delivery standards, to expand their business footprint in partnership with established local government bodies.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eeeb64-79f2-434d-aaa8-b3ac8b07915c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 13 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,909 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TAXI PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eeeb64-79f2-434d-aaa8-b3ac8b07915c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21eeeb64-79f2-434d-aaa8-b3ac8b07915c
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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