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Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System involves contracting taxi services under the title "Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - AWARD". The industry category is classified as "Taxi services". This contract, involving a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, was finalised and awarded on 23rd January 2026, with the contract period running from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. The service delivery locations span the United Kingdom, and extend to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender concluded on 15th December 2025, prior to the award being announced in April 2026.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for taxi service providers keen on expanding their operations. Although not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises, the long-term contract period provides ample scope for sustained business growth. Transport operators capable of competitively pricing per mile and serving wide geographical locations, including various regions beyond the UK, stand well-suited for such tender opportunities. Businesses with logistics and transportation expertise should consider similar future procurement processes to leverage these expansive service conditions for growth. Bucks Minibus Travel, under the trading name Swan Rider, successfully competed and secured the contract, highlighting this as a viable sector for ambitious transport service providers.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-36cbd476-c7a0-40f2-99ab-973cd08d40f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e05b9c9-b221-46d5-a948-3981a751805a
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
£96,094 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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