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title: "SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
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# SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54523c76-322e-4370-87cd-af9d4b910355

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SMAP1418 - 07/11/2025 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System. This procurement, classified under the industry category for taxi services (CPV code 60120000), is in the Award stage as of 10th December 2025. The competitive tender, which was processed using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminated with a contract award to Budget Cars Ltd on 12th November 2025. The contract spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th April 2030, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and further afield, with a notable value of £97,183.15.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations. Companies that already have a foothold in regions like the United Kingdom and Europe, or those with strategic plans to extend their market presence overseas, may find this contract particularly beneficial. The five-year duration of the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a foundation for long-term business growth within the taxi services sector. Given the restricted procedure of the procurement, businesses with robust competitive offerings and strategic pricing strategies are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders from Buckinghamshire 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/2e5f735c-6f2c-4a0d-a81d-6bbdc6bb7e5b |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 13 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,183 |
| 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 | BUDGET CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5f735c-6f2c-4a0d-a81d-6bbdc6bb7e5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5f735c-6f2c-4a0d-a81d-6bbdc6bb7e5b
  10th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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