Award

Phase 3D - SFBS1504 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, which oversees the e-Tendering System, as the purchasing entity for a contract titled "Phase 3D - SFBS1504 - 19/01/26 - AWARD." This project falls under the industry category of taxi services, as indicated by the CPV classification ID 60120000. The contract is intended for services across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and mainland Europe. The tender process, initiated as a selective and restricted procedure, has completed the award stage with significant dates including the tender period end date on 3rd February 2026 and contract commencement on 13th April 2026, extending until 12th April 2030.

This tender presents ample opportunities for established transport operators, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider being identified as the preferred supplier. The award, valued at £125,608.08, promises business expansion for those in taxi services looking to secure long-term contracts. Businesses specialising in transportation services across diverse geographic regions, especially those with operations in the listed delivery areas, are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSE entities, larger transport enterprises can benefit significantly from engaging in such extensive and secure public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SFBS1504 - 19/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-395bffc6-7696-439c-8d26-b3de08611a32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a66b08e-1f9c-4c48-89fa-0f8a4c0d1e23
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
£125,608 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 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
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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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