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title: "Summer Operations Week 4 - SFUS3402 21/08/2025 (WAV) - AWARD"
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# Summer Operations Week 4 - SFUS3402 21/08/2025 (WAV) - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72182bd0-8e81-420a-921d-1468c1059996

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council, through its e-Tendering System, orchestrated a selective procurement process titled "Summer Operations Week 4 - SFUS3402 21/08/2025 (WAV) - AWARD" within the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services. This contract, with the classification code 60120000, served various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender process, characterized by a restricted procedure, concluded its submission phase on 26th August 2025, and the award was officially issued to Express Travel on 27th August 2025. The contract, valued at £152,904.09, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to span until 1st December 2030.

This award presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. Companies that can offer competitive pricing per mile, as outlined in the tender conditions, are well-suited to vie for such contracts. Although Buckinghamshire Council specified no preference for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport or taxi service providers could find significant growth potential in forming long-term arrangements with the public sector. The procurement process underscores the importance of adhering to specific requirements and timelines through platforms such as the In-tend portal, which is critical for businesses aiming to leverage such governmental contracts for sustainable expansion.

## 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/4f090c44-9a06-498e-9db7-a6733b33257c |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,904 |
| 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

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f090c44-9a06-498e-9db7-a6733b33257c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f090c44-9a06-498e-9db7-a6733b33257c
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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