Award

Phase 3B - SSTD1406 - 11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Phase 3B - SSTD1406 - 11/12/25 - AWARD" has been completed under the authority of Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. This procurement falls within the taxi services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 60120000, with operations expected to span regions including the United Kingdom and other listed territories. The award stage was reached with the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 23rd February 2030. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, known as a restricted procedure, primarily aimed at service providers. The tender submissions were required by 23rd December 2025, with clarifications routed through the In-tend portal.

This contract, valued at £71,067.17, presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in taxi services. It particularly suits businesses that are capable of providing competitive rates per mile and can manage operations across various locations, including international territories. Although not explicitly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with a strong logistical network and experience in similar service provisions are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The procurement has been awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, demonstrating a strong competitive position within the industry sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1406 - 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-b5fd17-24d024e5-518d-49c5-a082-3ddba77691a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe93213-ad37-4e2f-8836-e85b3fc2a445
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
£71,067 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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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