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title: "SHHS3409 - AWARD"
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# SHHS3409 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f585f867-64fe-485a-b5bd-db5134a17d6e

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded a procurement process for taxi services under the tender titled "SHHS3409 - AWARD." The procurement followed a selective method using a restricted procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract, awarded to Express Travel, was valued at £10.67 at completion. The service category is classified under CPV code 60120000 and covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The contract period begins on 12 May 2025 and will continue until 30 March 2030, with the tender's initial submission deadline having been 6 May 2025. The award was published on 7 May 2025, signalling the procurement's completion status.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in providing taxi operations across a broad geographic area. Although Buckinghamshire Council has already selected Express Travel for this award, companies with a focus on logistical efficiency and competitive pricing structures can find inspiration in this process to enhance their proposals for future tenders. The long-term nature of this contract supports substantial potential growth for businesses equipped to scale their operations to accommodate the extensive scope of services required by similar public sector contracts. Such opportunities typically suit larger transportation firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the comprehensive geographic delivery requirements outlined in the tender.

## 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/7a4dcf93-c787-4bb2-a2a6-dd8e5331f0f3 |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10 |
| 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

- 7 May 2025 at 09:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4dcf93-c787-4bb2-a2a6-dd8e5331f0f3
- 7 May 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4dcf93-c787-4bb2-a2a6-dd8e5331f0f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4dcf93-c787-4bb2-a2a6-dd8e5331f0f3
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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