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CHEN1602 - 13/11/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CHEN1602 - 13/11/2025 - AWARD" has been completed by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. This contract, classified under the industry category of taxi services, covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a restricted procedure. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17 November 2025, and the contract period extends from 20 November 2025 to 23 February 2028. The award, valued at GBP 39,639.35, was made to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, with the contract officially starting shortly after the tender period closed.

This awarded tender presents opportunities for companies involved in providing taxi and transport services to expand their operations, specifically those able to engage across multiple regions such as the UK and overseas territories. Businesses experienced in selective procurement methods and able to meet the contract requirements, such as presenting competitive pricing models, would be well-suited to compete in similar future bids. Although this specific opportunity is targeted at larger enterprises due to the procurement suitability requirements, understanding the awarded details can aid SMEs and similar firms in adapting their strategies for future tendering processes in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

CHEN1602 - 13/11/2025 - 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-b5fd17-1081fadb-f3d4-4b8e-9f45-c08bd742e20b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edad28e-a157-4977-8189-a667f3be8880
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
£39,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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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