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14 Jul 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, through its e-Tendering System, has recently completed a procurement process for taxi services under the project titled "SSTD1439 - 30/06/26 - AWARD." The contract, valued at £84,880.84, has been awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider. The procurement, initially classified under the CPV code 60120000, utilised a selective, restricted procedure method. The tender process took place with significant planning, culminating in an award on 1st July 2026, with the contract period running from the 2nd of July 2026 to the 22nd of February 2030. This tender is categorised under services, and the provision is spread across diverse regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses within the transport service industry that have the capacity to provide taxi services across various locations. Although this particular contract was not marked for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), businesses experienced in competitive pricing strategies and logistic management can find valuable insights and potential partnerships through such procurement processes. Future tenders like this could serve as key entry points for similar businesses looking to expand their market reach and enhance service networks across wider geographical territories.

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Notice Title

SSTD1439 - 30/06/26 - 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-b5fd17-4268fc28-d552-47e5-b6a5-438508ac227a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b85d4d4-39dd-4fee-b3e0-c7652a186d72
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
£84,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 3-4 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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