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Phase 3A - SWFS1406 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, relates to the provision of taxi services under the industry category identified by CPV code 60120000. The tender process followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has progressed to the award stage as of 2026-04-09. The successful contract commenced on 2026-02-23 and is set to end on 2030-02-23, with a contract value of GBP 90,670.38. Services are to be provided in several locations, including the United Kingdom and various international territories. The primary focus is on taxi services, with relevant documentation providing additional contract and route information available upon request. Potential bidders were required to submit bids detailing price per mile before the closing date of 2025-12-11.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector contract work. Businesses with expertise in providing taxi services, particularly those capable of competitively pricing per mile, could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. While this specific award was completed by Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, other transport operators, especially those accustomed to working within multi-regional frameworks including British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands, may find future tenders of this nature rewarding. Companies looking to penetrate or expand in the public transport market will find such contracts instrumental for business growth and establishing long-term service agreements with local councils.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SWFS1406 - 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-b5fd17-12f85694-1712-40cb-9795-4e1280d33c1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa174b0-b2aa-4616-ba47-9bcfe676499c
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
£90,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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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