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SOAU1501 - 24/03/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "SOAU1501 - 24/03/26 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, operating through their e-Tendering System. This procurement involved taxi services, categorised under CPV code 60120000, and followed a restricted procedure. The process reached its award stage, with the last update recorded on 14th May 2026. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2026, and the contract will run from 13th April 2026 until 12th April 2030. The primary delivery locations include the United Kingdom and several other regions. The value of the contract is £55,946.04. The successful bidder, Neales Taxis Limited, was selected through a selective procurement method, adherent to the terms specified in the competition invitation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities primarily for established taxi service providers capable of delivering extensive geographic coverage. While the procurement wasn't skewed towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can efficiently leverage economies of scale and provide competitively priced transport solutions will thrive. The long contract duration offers stability and the potential for sustained revenue, making it an attractive proposition for sizeable taxi service companies looking to expand their service areas or reinforce their presence in the listed regions.

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Notice Title

SOAU1501 - 24/03/26 - 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-b5fd17-4d7eefab-bb77-4d73-9767-b526aec4956b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19a0e56-c498-4057-b7a1-765d83814fe1
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
£55,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20262 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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