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Phase 3A - SCHI 2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

Buckinghamshire Council

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25 Apr 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, detailed under the title "Phase 3A - SCHI 2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD", falls within the taxi services industry category. The process, which has reached the award stage, involves the selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. Although the tender period concluded on 15th December 2025, the awarded contract commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is set to run until 23rd February 2030. The contract encompasses services across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, with a significant contract value of £142,169.54 awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial prospect for transport operators specialising in taxi services, encouraging business growth by facilitating long-term engagements spanning four years. Although the contract is not classified as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with established networks and capacities to provide competitive pricing per mile would benefit notably from participating in similar tenders. The awarded contract demonstrates the strategic value of establishing key service contracts with public councils to bolster business visibility and operational scale. Business users in relevant regions can take inspiration from such structured opportunities to enhance their service offerings and expand their market footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI 2401 - 01/12/25 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-455fe870-c927-460b-946b-2966554aad3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98626ec-fe91-4eee-af08-60e04cd55613
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
£142,169 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Buckinghamshire Council
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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