Award

Phase 3B - SSTD2405 - 11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council pertains to the awarding of a contract for taxi services under the title "Phase 3B - SSTD2405 - 11/12/25 - AWARD". This contract falls within the transport industry category and is guided through a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure. The tendering phase has concluded, with the award status now active. Contracts commence from 23 February 2026 and will run until 23 February 2030, covering services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The award date was 23 January 2026, with documents associated with the award being published on 21 April 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for established transport operators specializing in taxi services, given its long-term span and comprehensive coverage area. Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd has been identified as the supplier, indicating the scale and reliability required for successful bid candidates. Businesses well-suited to this contract are those capable of meeting logistical challenges across multiple regions and providing competitive pricing and service quality. While SMEs and VCSE organizations are not prioritized in this tender, it offers substantial business growth prospects for larger firms capable of fulfilling detailed requirements, making it ideal for transport providers seeking to expand their operational footprint significantly over a multi-year period.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD2405 - 11/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-1a064e8e-3589-4716-b927-f1f0a2d1f62d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6740b89a-52b6-4e8d-a899-8d0e36a4df2e
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
£104,186 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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