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title: "Phase 3D - SERS1501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3D - SERS1501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2749cd0-67d9-45b5-b62a-b007c8d69805

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, which has awarded the contract for "Phase 3D - SERS1501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD," categorised under taxi services. The award stage of the procurement was completed, with the contract being awarded to Gilberts of Chesham. The contract period begins on 13 April 2026 and ends on 12 April 2030, covering various locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and British Oversea Territories. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, with submissions for tender concluding on 3 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi services, particularly those capable of competing under selective procurement methods. Despite the restricted nature, businesses that can offer competitive pricing per mile and meet the transport requirements outlined by the Council have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector entity. While the contract is not specifically designed for SMEs or voluntary community sectors, well-established businesses in this category can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and secure a steady revenue stream over the next four years.

## 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/5dc71363-9289-44e2-9f43-a20a9296815e |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 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 | £69,494 |
| 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 | GILBERTS OF CHESHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc71363-9289-44e2-9f43-a20a9296815e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc71363-9289-44e2-9f43-a20a9296815e
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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