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Summer Operations Week 6 - SNMT1403 - 01/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Summer Operations Week 6 - SNMT1403" by Buckinghamshire Council has successfully concluded with an award status. This tender, classified under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code: 60120000), covers multiple delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The tender was issued through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the key dates include a tender period end date of 3rd September 2025, with the contract period running from 4th September 2025 to 13th April 2030. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, facilitated the process through their e-Tendering System, with an initial award dated 4th September 2025 and published on 8th October 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics industry, specifically those offering taxi services. Although not specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with established capabilities in providing extensive transport solutions over varied geographies would find this contract beneficial. The successful supplier for this tender is Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, indicating that businesses with similar service offerings and experience in catering to broad regional demands would be competitive contenders for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations Week 6 - SNMT1403 - 01/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-23808e25-b088-4065-bcee-0d7cb8f1ec15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06cc8d1a-5a80-4f9e-8955-5cbfe9c2a561
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
£73,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 13 Apr 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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