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Phase 3A - SALF1405 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, under the auspices of Buckinghamshire Council, involved awarding a contract for taxi services, indicated by CPV code 60120000, with delivery locations covering the United Kingdom and other territories. The title of the contract is Phase 3A - SALF1405 - 27/11/25 - AWARD, and the process was conducted using a restricted procedure. The tendering stage was completed by the key deadline on 11th December 2025, and the contract was subsequently awarded on 21st January 2026 to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd. The contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, with a total contract value of £152,384.76.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of taxi services, particularly those able to deliver services across multiple regions including the UK and international territories. The selective procurement method implies the importance of meeting specific criteria, providing an advantage for well-established transport operators who can assure quality and competitive pricing. Companies looking to expand their reach geographically and enhance their business profile within public sector services would find this contract an appealing target to pursue. Although not explicitly designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in meeting stringent procurement requirements will be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SALF1405 - 27/11/25 - 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-b5fd17-0b68fa52-360e-4bb0-a421-8e7023653065
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42791a9c-ec84-4ce5-8f3f-e6f53b30427e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£152,384 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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