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Phase 3A - SWFS1418 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process awarded by Buckinghamshire Council for providing taxi services is complete, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider securing the contract. The tender titled "Phase 3A - SWFS1418 - 27/11/25 - AWARD" falls under the industry category of taxi services (CPV code 60120000). The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a Restricted Procedure. Key dates include the contract award on 21 January 2026 and its operational timeframe from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The service locations encompass various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other areas globally. While the tender period ended on 11 December 2025, the awarded contract was valued at £96,812.10.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for transportation service providers that focus on large-scale taxi operations across multiple territories. Companies specialising in taxi services, particularly those with experience in managing comprehensive transport operations, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their business network and scope. As Buckinghamshire Council is the buying organisation, collaboration with local government entities can enhance business credibility and establish long-term partnerships in the public sector. However, this procurement opportunity was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, indicating that larger, established businesses are best positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SWFS1418 - 27/11/25 - 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-b5fd17-3471e62e-d33b-43ff-9af3-c4b36e04965a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6676ac5-4688-4507-99ea-f7626e08cb9c
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
£96,812 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 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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