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Phase 3A - SMAP3404 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review concerns Buckinghamshire Council's e-Tendering System, which has completed a contract within the taxi services industry. The tender titled "Phase 3A - SMAP3404 - 1/12/25 - AWARD" employs a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure. The contract, allocated to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd, commences on 23rd February 2026 and concludes on 23rd February 2030. While the tender status is complete, the award was made active on 23rd January 2026, with a published award notice available on Contracts Finder dated 21st April 2026. This opportunity essential to business growth spans several regions, including the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and beyond.

This tender presents growth opportunities for transport operators specialising in taxi services, particularly those able to competitively manage price per mile quotes as stipulated. Considering the extensive service area covering British Overseas Territories and parts of Europe, businesses with established logistics capabilities are likely to thrive in this expansive, multinational contract. With a contract value of £111,983.52, businesses adept at accommodating diverse geographical demands and possessing a strategic focus on long-term service provision stand to benefit significantly from engaging with Buckinghamshire Council in this venture. This procurement is not tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs, implying larger organisations with robust operational scopes may find competitive advantage here.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP3404 - 1/12/25 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf9f519-0a2d-468d-891a-d526990b217e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb8efd8-37d8-4eda-aa3e-d9d6826db9e2
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
£111,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 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

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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