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Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded the contract titled "Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD," under the industry category of taxi services. This procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure, focuses on providing transport services, specifically taxi services, for several locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other regions globally. The contract period commences on 13 April 2026 and concludes on 12 April 2030, following an award phase dated 11 March 2026. Buckinghamshire Council is using its e-Tendering System for this process, with Karl Miles as the contact point for further communication.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for transport operators specializing in taxi services capable of providing competitive pricing per mile, as stipulated in the competition terms and conditions. It creates significant business potential for established taxi service providers, given the long-term contract period and the extensive geographic coverage. The award was granted to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, indicating the Council's preference for suppliers with robust service delivery capabilities across diverse and widely spread locations. Businesses looking to expand their reach or optimise their existing transportation networks might find similar opportunities in future tenders hosted by Buckinghamshire Council, especially those adept at utilising strategic routes and pricing.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-075844ee-5224-4194-bada-d365e8785ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f08b0e-062f-400e-93de-325b52b923de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,291 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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