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Phase 3B - SSTD1427 - 11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated as a tender by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, focuses on taxi services, particularly within the industry category ID 60120000. The process has reached the award stage, having been completed with Neales Taxis Limited as the supplier. The contract, titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1427 - 11/12/25 - AWARD," covers numerous locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. The tender period concluded on 23rd December 2025, while the contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, with a total award value of £94,289.88. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted procedure, ensuring competitive submissions aligned with specified terms, including a requirement for transport operators to submit a price per mile.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, as it extends over a range of geographical locations. Companies well-suited to compete for such contracts are those that can deliver reliable, efficient transport solutions across diverse areas, complying with stringent pricing structures. Although this tender process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, established transport enterprises with comprehensive fleet capabilities may find substantial growth potential in aligning with the service requirements outlined by Buckinghamshire Council. Firms with robust operational infrastructure to manage transportation logistics can leverage this long-term contract to solidify their market presence and expand service offerings, ultimately benefiting from consistent business over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1427 - 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-b5fd17-31247026-c2af-47c3-ada5-daf0f77eb831
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e2ef3f-a21a-433c-9b68-af924b01c4d8
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
£94,289 Under £100K
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
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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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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