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SAME1408 - 31/03/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process for taxi services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The contract, awarded to Neales Taxis Limited, is valued at £65,379.60 and spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030. This contract was conducted using a restricted procedure, targeting select qualified bidders through a selective procurement method, focusing on the services category. The buying organisation is based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, with key contacts provided for inquiries. The tender period closed on 2 April 2026, marking the transition into the award stage where Neales Taxis Limited was chosen as the supplier.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics industry. It is ideal for companies capable of providing competitive pricing per mile and those experienced in navigating complex regional transport networks. The duration of the contract provides a steady stream of business, fostering growth and stability for the successful supplier. Although the tender was not specifically targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), well-established companies in the taxi service sector will benefit most under the stringent selection criteria of this restricted procedure. As the process is complete, businesses with similar capabilities should prepare for future opportunities by aligning their expertise with the requirements set by Buckinghamshire Council and similar public bodies.

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Notice Title

SAME1408 - 31/03/26 - 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-b5fd17-32be598b-6c91-49f3-95bd-12fffa711c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b92eacc1-6073-4177-b8fb-ba31b54d5f1b
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
£65,379 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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