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Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes

DUE NORTH LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded the contract titled "Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes," with a focus in the transportation services industry, specifically classified under "Taxi services" and "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services." This procurement pertains to providing transportation for various educational and care needs across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The key procurement method employed was the Restricted procedure, initiated as a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, valued at approximately £8.194 million, commenced on 22 February 2021 and is expected to conclude on 22 February 2026, with options to extend for an additional two years. Buckinghamshire Council, headquartered in Aylesbury, was the contracting authority overseeing this process, as documented as complete by 16 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transportation sector, particularly those offering taxi and specialised passenger transport services. The awarded contract, with significant portions allocated to SME suppliers such as A1 Taxi Service and Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd, underscores the potential for smaller businesses to engage in lucrative, long-term contracts with local government bodies. The focus on diverse educational transportation needs across a broad geographic area means firms with a capability to provide flexible, reliable, and tailored transport solutions are ideally positioned to benefit. Engagement in such contracts not only secures substantial revenue over several years but also enhances business profiles in regional public service networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes

Notice Description

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes. Please note that mini competition were issued through the council's DPS for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport. Awards has been made in line with the DPS documentation. Contract will be awarded for only a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54ea7bfd-e50c-4053-a8b9-b4643173703a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863a4ece-e76e-4652-9fc7-5be60a25b71c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procurement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,194,890 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£827,683,930 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 22 Feb 2026 Over 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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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
HP20 1YQ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

A1 Taxi Service

AUK AIRPORT SERVICE

Apollo Travel 24/7

Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd T/AS Swan Rider

Budget Cars

Cabs4U

Crown Cabs Travel Ltd

Express Travel

Falcon Taxis aka The Taxi People Ltd

Gilberts of Chesham

In Time Taxis

Plaza Cars

Premium Minibuses & Cars

R&S Travel Services Ltd

TWK Transit

Zen Cars Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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