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title: "Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
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# Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ced0ec52-66ea-4746-a5f1-fd38ae10ec06

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for "Phase 3C - SNBW1502 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" conducted by Buckinghamshire Council is complete as of 2026. The tender, classified under the CPV scheme as "Taxi services," was part of a restricted procedure procurement method targeting services primarily within the United Kingdom, although it also covers additional territories. The contract began on 13th April 2026 and will continue until 12th April 2030. The award for this contract, valued at £118,811.04, was actively granted to Express Travel on 20th March 2026, with the award notice published on 14th May 2026.

This contracting opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in transportation services, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale taxi service contracts. While the suitability of this procurement process was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies with experience in comprehensive public service delivery were likely well-positioned to take advantage. With a long-term contract lasting four years, businesses focusing on expanding their footprint in public procurement could benefit substantially from participating in such tenders, especially within the Buckinghamshire region and potentially other covered areas.

## 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/77184eae-91b0-480c-bdcf-d23e89fa6a95 |
| 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 | 20 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 | £118,811 |
| 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

- 14 May 2026 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77184eae-91b0-480c-bdcf-d23e89fa6a95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77184eae-91b0-480c-bdcf-d23e89fa6a95
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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