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Award

25 Apr 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council focuses on taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000, and covers extensive delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. This tender, titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1408 - 01/12/25 - AWARD," was completed with the award to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider announced on 23rd January 2026. The tender followed a selective procurement method, through a restricted procedure, and involved a contract lasting from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 15th December 2025, and Karl Miles was the contact point at the buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities in the taxi service sector for those with capacity to service wide geographical areas effectively. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the contractual nature provides substantial revenue, evidenced by the award value of £94,931.48. The long-term nature of the contract over a span of four years offers stability and potential for ongoing business relations and expansion. Suitable candidates would be larger transport operators, familiar with competitive pricing per mile, as stated within the competition terms and conditions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1408 - 01/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-1d797c67-3471-4a18-8c22-7e9e30d5926a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f137e9-8207-4cc1-a90a-b4fe57b01e4f
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
£94,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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