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Phase 3A - SCHI1422 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process defined by Buckinghamshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, pertains to a tender award for taxi services under the title "Phase 3A - SCHI1422 - 01/12/25 - AWARD". This initiative falls within the CPV classification of taxi services (60120000), and involves a service contract across various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions globally. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure under a selective method, culminating in the award on 30 January 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026 and conclude on 23 February 2030. Key documents and all clarifications regarding the tender were facilitated through the In-tend portal, and the tender period ended on 15 December 2025.

This tender offers business growth potential, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering dependable taxi services. Although it was not suited to SMEs or VCSEs, the contract details and procurement specification suggest that firms with stable operations and experience in providing extensive transport solutions would excel in this domain. With a contract value of £147,709.13 awarded to Neales Taxis Limited, the opportunity indicates favourable business prospects for well-established taxi operators seeking long-term agreements within targeted service areas facilitated by Buckinghamshire Council's e-Tendering System.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1422 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-603d44d9-9193-40e5-99d5-90c382a26a9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b2acf7-e307-4d57-8264-2fd663688e17
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
£147,709 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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
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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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