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title: "SBPS3406 - AWARD"
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# SBPS3406 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2566244a-3447-4a57-a788-404b9b0a60cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SBPS3406 - AWARD" has been completed and awarded by Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of Minibuses and Taxi services. The contract was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd April 2025, and the contract period running from 2nd June 2025 to 1st December 2030. This process is tagged under the award stage as of 14th July 2025, with the awarding of the contract valued at £188,634.97 to Express Travel.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the transport sector, specifically those equipped to handle minibus and taxi services. Transport operators who can competitively submit pricing per mile as per the competition terms stand to benefit significantly. The long contract period allows for steady revenue and the potential to expand services across listed regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. While suitability indicates that the opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger operators with the necessary capacity and infrastructure would be well-suited to compete in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af6769c-abfc-462b-b4d9-7450bb68fe16 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,634 |
| 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 | EXPRESS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af6769c-abfc-462b-b4d9-7450bb68fe16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af6769c-abfc-462b-b4d9-7450bb68fe16
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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