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SCHI1430 - 02/04/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxi services orchestrated by Buckinghamshire Council involves the award of a contract under a restrictive procedure. This tender, titled "SCHI1430 - 02/04/2026 - AWARD," falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on "Taxi services" as per the CPV classification. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2026, with the contracting phase having concluded with its completion. The position of responsibility sees Buckinghamshire Council operating via their e-Tendering System, with an active contract period extending from 13th April 2026 to 26th July 2030. Although the procurement stage is complete, the process highlights strategic opportunities for suppliers to engage with the council in comparable future tenders.

This opportunity, awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd, underscores potential growth for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services. With a contract value underlying the award notice, businesses with the capability to competitively price services on a per-mile basis are particularly well-suited to such tendering ventures. Future opportunities like this involving services throughout the United Kingdom and broader geographic locations, including British Oversea Territories, Europe, and others, pave the way for firms capable of extensive coverage and robust service delivery to secure procurement contracts, thereby enhancing their operational foothold and expanding market reach.

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Notice Title

SCHI1430 - 02/04/2026 - 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-b5fd17-41d015fe-8afa-4457-9e23-7eb1c05e163b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f759fe-72a5-4f97-b584-ec883a490d1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£8 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 26 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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