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title: "Phase 3D - SRED3501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3D - SRED3501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31089b8e-82df-443c-94c2-b7cde481318d

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council, involves a contract for taxi services titled "Phase 3D - SRED3501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD". This contract falls under the industry category of Transportation Services and includes provision across various locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, with the tender stage now completed, and the award status being active since 12th March 2026. Notable dates in the process include the end of the tender period on 3rd February 2026 and the contract period extending from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in transportation services, particularly those capable of offering competitive pricing per mile as required. Businesses like Express Travel, which secured the contract, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited to these opportunities due to their capacity and coverage capabilities. Although not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, it's a lucrative engagement for established transport operators aiming to expand their service footprint across a wide geographical area. The awarded contract, valued at £110,253.87, underscores the financial potential for service providers meeting the criteria outlined by the council.

## 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/a8d0c428-1cd5-4199-b953-ac700f675382 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,253 |
| 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 May 2026 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d0c428-1cd5-4199-b953-ac700f675382

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d0c428-1cd5-4199-b953-ac700f675382
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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