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title: "Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924177e7-e305-492c-997d-5971694cf1ee

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed the award phase for a contract titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure. This contract is set to commence on 23rd February 2026, running until 23rd February 2030, and concerns services that will be delivered across various regions including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage began with a tender period that ended on 15th December 2025, leading to the award phase, which is now active and saw Budget Cars Ltd as the supplier. Karl Miles is the contact point for Buckinghamshire Council, facilitating the e-Tendering system from their Aylesbury office.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing competitive taxi services across multiple regions, with a focus on delivering quality and cost-efficient transportation solutions. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established companies within the transport sector who can offer strategic pricing and extensive service coverage are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement, having been completed using selective, competitive methods, ensures that participants keen on expanding their operational footprint into diverse geographical locations can establish partnerships with public bodies like Buckinghamshire Council, thus bolstering their business growth and market presence.

## 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/33162d47-554f-4cf9-88c4-d1bf411ad767 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,498 |
| 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

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33162d47-554f-4cf9-88c4-d1bf411ad767

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33162d47-554f-4cf9-88c4-d1bf411ad767
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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