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title: "SPAR1408 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
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# SPAR1408 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25eb5fa5-2189-4ea7-950a-e728753a3923

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council, based at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, organised the procurement process titled "SPAR1408 - AWARD" under the services category, specifically for taxi services. This process, classified using CPV code 60120000, employs a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Express Travel securing the contract valued at £142,875.35. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 3rd April 2025, the contract starting on 1st June 2025, and running up to 1st December 2030. The location of delivery encompasses the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for transport operators specialising in taxi services to expand their reach and client base. Although specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs is not indicated, established transport service providers are well-suited to undertake the competitive bid, considering the scale and duration of the contract. Participation in such procurements can catalyse business growth through long-term service agreements and foster relationships with councils and other governing bodies. Businesses capable of managing extensive time frames with reliable and cost-effective services will find this contract particularly appealing.

## 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/e86a959c-881c-4afb-84f0-b0c685ba4089 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,875 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86a959c-881c-4afb-84f0-b0c685ba4089

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86a959c-881c-4afb-84f0-b0c685ba4089
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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