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Phase 3C - SOAU1503 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SOAU1503 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" under the industry category of taxi services, classified with the CPV code 60120000. The restricted procedure was employed as the procurement method. This contract, awarded to Neales Taxis Limited, covers regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and others, and will be active from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The award notice was published on 14th May 2026, with the tender having closed on 29th January 2026. The total contract value is £81,419.70.

This contract provides a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with the capacity to operate across diverse geographic locations. While the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a significant value for large transport operators looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with competitive pricing models and efficient logistic capabilities are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders with Buckinghamshire Council or similar authorities. The contract period allows for sustained business engagement with a public sector entity, promoting potential long-term growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SOAU1503 - 14/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-62ffcd5a-ea3b-4758-88e7-225f03dc2775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46450c3-313e-45fd-a8d3-5fa29b499884
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
£81,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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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