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title: "PHASE 4 VEHICLE 16 SEATS AND ABOVE"
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# PHASE 4 VEHICLE 16 SEATS AND ABOVE

Buyer: DUE NORTH LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe5f75cf-4d4b-4de4-af20-c996994f8d97

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## Summary

The "PHASE 4 VEHICLE 16 SEATS AND ABOVE" procurement process is conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, focused on the transportation sector, specifically taxi and coach services. This contract, valued at £22,952,570, commenced on 2nd September 2021, with an initial term of five years, concluding on 31st July 2026, including options for extensions. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 15th July 2021. The contract covers various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, London, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those engaged in taxi services, special-purpose passenger transport, and vehicle hire with drivers. Companies equipped to manage contracts for large passenger vehicles would be well-suited to compete, especially those from a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) background, which are encouraged to participate. With a diverse range of suppliers already engaged—including AD Taxi and Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd—stakeholders in the market can leverage this procurement to expand their business operations and engage in lucrative service provisions for local authorities.

## Notice

Please note that the initial contract term is for two years starting on 2nd September 2021 and ending on 31st July 2026 with an option to extend for an additional 1 + 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764d679e-68db-4e7c-94bb-ce0b28bc6c39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,952,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,318,209,570 |
| 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 | DUE NORTH LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| 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 |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | AD TAXI; BILLS MINIBUS AND COACH HIRE; BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL; COUNTRY CARS; COUNTRYWIDE COACHES; EXPRESS TRAVEL; HEYFORDIAN TRAVEL; IMPERIAL COACHES; LANGSTON & TASKER; LANGSTON AND TASKER; MARSHALLS COACHES; MOTTS COACHES (AYLESBURY; NEALES; NEW PUNJAB COACHES; PLATINUM COACH HIRE; RED LINE BUSES; SPRINTERS TRAVEL; STAR TRAVEL SERVICES; VALE TRAVEL; Z & S TRANSPORT; Z AND S TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764d679e-68db-4e7c-94bb-ce0b28bc6c39
- 8 Nov 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764d679e-68db-4e7c-94bb-ce0b28bc6c39
- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0489e8-cf2d-4a6a-9ad1-472e8c13186c
- 5 Nov 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae08700-c530-409c-a3c5-4bc6f1269afc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764d679e-68db-4e7c-94bb-ce0b28bc6c39
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0489e8-cf2d-4a6a-9ad1-472e8c13186c
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae08700-c530-409c-a3c5-4bc6f1269afc
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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