Award

Phase 3C - SBKS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Buckinghamshire Council involves a selective approach under a restricted procedure for taxi services, encompassing both local and international delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The concluded procurement stage is the Award, as decided on 19 March 2026, with an award notice published on 27 April 2026. The contract, titled "Phase 3C - SBKS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD", commenced on 13 April 2026 and will run until 12 April 2030. The tender involves a competition for transport operators, requiring pricing submissions based on a price per mile. Although the tender process closed on 29 January 2026, the award was finalised with Neales Taxis Limited. The total contract value is £100,142.04 GBP.

This tender award presents opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, specifically those offering taxi services and capable of executing large-scale transport logistics in various regions. It is an opportunity for established taxi service providers to secure multi-year contracts and expand their geographic footprint, particularly within Buckinghamshire and surrounding locations. The process favours organisations that can effectively operate within the restrictions and specifications set by public procurement guidelines, with Neales Taxis Limited leading as the contracted supplier. Businesses with robust operational capabilities and competitive pricing strategies would find such tenders attractive for growth and business scaling in the transport industry.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SBKS1501 - 14/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-39d0d185-6db0-427f-a863-bdd3f3e1d99b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec4da8a-cac3-4520-927c-853ef2603fc0
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
£100,142 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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