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title: "Phase 3B - SSTD1425 - 10/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3B - SSTD1425 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6c593c5-fd4a-44b2-bf6f-3bfa04d13f78

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## Summary

The procurement process for taxi services, identified under CPV code 60120000, has been completed by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering system. The contract titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1425 - 10/12/25 - AWARD" involves service delivery in diverse locations, including mainland UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond. This tender followed a restrictive procedure with selective procurement, and the tender period concluded on 23rd December 2025. The contract's duration spans from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. Key details from the award stage indicate that Budget Cars Ltd has been successfully chosen as the supplier, with an active award published on 21st April 2026, amounting to £87,349.48 GBP.

This procurement represents substantial opportunities for growth in the transport sector, particularly for businesses specialising in taxi services with international reach. Buckinghamshire Council's focus on selective procurement suggests that seasoned service providers with the capability to adhere to competitive price per mile offerings are well-suited to engage in future such tenders. Although this specific contract didn't prioritise SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger transport operators with a robust track record could leverage this contract to expand geographical service delivery and enhance operational scale across multiple territories.

## 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/0283935e-2ec1-4fb0-b7c9-b084b5f85bef |
| 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 | 23 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 | £87,349 |
| 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 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0283935e-2ec1-4fb0-b7c9-b084b5f85bef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0283935e-2ec1-4fb0-b7c9-b084b5f85bef
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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