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title: "Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5a785f5-ca17-4fe8-bd59-4da30e370374

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council, operating through their e-Tendering system, involves the award of a contract titled "Phase 3C - SDIS1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry, classified under CPV 60120000. This contract, announced on 27 April 2026, follows a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure and is currently in the award stage. The awarded contract spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030, with the supplier identified as Budget Cars Ltd. While the contract is primarily within the United Kingdom, it also references various global locations, offering a broad scope of service delivery. Key dates prior to the current stage included a tender period ending on 29 January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, notably for established transport operators capable of servicing diverse geographies, as outlined in the competition terms. While not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with capacity for large-scale operations have an opportunity to secure a significant contract valued at £70,454.52. The rigorous selection process guarantees that successful bidders are well-equipped to meet Buckinghamshire Council's high standards for taxi services, thus promising future business development and recognition within the public sector. Additionally, participation through established portals such as In-tend signifies an attractive pathway to further governmental contracts.

## 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/0b8cb6f1-ef9d-44f8-be0c-99bdb20124b9 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £70,454 |
| 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8cb6f1-ef9d-44f8-be0c-99bdb20124b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8cb6f1-ef9d-44f8-be0c-99bdb20124b9
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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