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title: "Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642bc8f2-dce4-4090-8587-8c54e934add6

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SOMS1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" for taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the award announcement dated 11 March 2026, and the award published on 14 May 2026. The contract spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, serving multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and rest of the world. The tender's estimated value stands at GBP 70,058.28.

This awarded contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those capable of providing competitive pricing per mile. The chance to operate across a wide array of regions can be particularly advantageous for medium to large transportation companies that possess the infrastructure to deliver extensive taxi services. With Buckinghamshire Council as the contracting authority, businesses that excel in meeting stringent tender conditions in the public sector will find this contract especially beneficial. While not specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, the scale and duration of the contract warrant serious consideration from established transport operators like the awarded supplier, The Taxi People Ltd.

## 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/2dfc7df0-749e-45a4-bd96-b5ec10c435ea |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 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 | £70,058 |
| 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

- 14 May 2026 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfc7df0-749e-45a4-bd96-b5ec10c435ea
- 14 May 2026 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfc7df0-749e-45a4-bd96-b5ec10c435ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfc7df0-749e-45a4-bd96-b5ec10c435ea
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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