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Summer Operations - STGR1501 - 15/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Summer Operations - STGR1501 - 15/09/2025 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System. This process, involving the taxi services industry, concluded with the award stage as of 9th October 2025. The procurement, which followed a restrictive procedure, targeted multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and surrounding territories. Initially, the tender period closed on 17th September 2025, with the contract set to commence on 22nd September 2025 and run until 13th April 2030. The total contract value awarded is £56,429.90, with Neales Taxis Limited securing the contract.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies within the taxi services sector, particularly those capable of delivering consistent, high-quality transport solutions over an extended period. Businesses suited for this contract will likely be those with established operations ready to meet the demands stipulated in the competitive bidding process. Although specific inclusion criteria for SMEs or VCSEs were not highlighted, larger transport operators with capacity, competitive pricing, and geographic reach have the potential to thrive under this long-term engagement. The procurement method, through a selective and notably restrictive procedure, emphasizes the importance of demonstrated capability and competitive advantage in achieving successful outcomes.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - STGR1501 - 15/09/2025 - 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-b5fd17-556f2dbe-28ba-47d7-bc9c-06976f088774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9b316a-2edb-428a-8ac9-20a4e3c3e0b7
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
£56,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 13 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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