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Phase 3B - SHHS3401 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, as the buying organisation, initiated a public procurement process for taxi services under the title "Phase 3B - SHHS3401 - 08/12/25". The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services, with a classification code of CPV 60120000. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure aimed at ensuring a competitive and fair bidding process. Situated in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, with delivery addresses potentially covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, the process concluded with the award phase on 21st January 2026 and contract execution commencing on 23rd February 2026, lasting until February 2030. The award was finalised shortly after, with key dates including the tender closing on 22nd December 2025, allowing businesses to prepare their bids in advance.

Taxi operators and transport service providers are presented with significant growth opportunities through this tender, with Buckinghamshire Council’s project offering a substantial contract valued at £127,375.92. This procurement is ideally suited for businesses capable of providing competitive pricing per mile, as stipulated in the tender documentation. Although the procurement process was not designed specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger operators or those with an established presence in passenger transport services would find this project a lucrative prospect, particularly given the extensive contract period and geographic reach. The successful supplier, Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, exemplifies the type of transport service provider well-positioned to leverage this growth opportunity by delivering efficient and reliable taxi services across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS3401 - 08/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-0be1b489-9175-4b10-af50-3ab141c4f0e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dfb6b6f-40cf-4b53-aa7c-c4db2b6a830c
Current Stage
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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
£127,375 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 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
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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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