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title: "Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
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# Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a98b15d5-31cd-421b-908d-624e738ed035

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1406 - 1/12/25 - AWARD" conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering system has reached the Award stage. The procurement is categorised under taxi services and involves transport operations across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Utilizing a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure, bids were managed through defined terms and conditions, with key deadlines culminating on the 15th of December 2025. Contracted services are scheduled to commence on 23rd February 2026 and will continue until 23rd February 2030. The award, dated 23rd January 2026, valued at GBP 87,415.12, was granted to Budget Cars Ltd, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This opportunity offers substantial growth for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those specialising in taxi operations across diverse geographic regions. With Buckinghamshire Council backing this procurement, service providers can expect steady demand until 2030, promoting business expansion and consistent revenue streams. Businesses with robust operational frameworks and efficient service delivery models will be well-positioned to compete in similar tender processes, offering a significant boost to their market presence and capability to adapt to regional and international transport requirements.

## 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/f3496b8e-1049-4e13-855e-13fbb1fd2932 |
| 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 | £87,415 |
| 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 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3496b8e-1049-4e13-855e-13fbb1fd2932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3496b8e-1049-4e13-855e-13fbb1fd2932
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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