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Phase 3A - SCHI 3402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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25 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Phase 3A - SCHI 3402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" was managed by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System. This contract falls under the category of taxi services, with the procurement method marked as "selective" following a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, for a period beginning on 23 February 2026 and ending on 23 February 2030. Located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, interested businesses were required to submit their bids before the tender period ended on 15 December 2025. The value of the contract is £112,816.88, and was formalised on 23 January 2026.

This award presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capability to manage large-scale operations in diverse geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and globally. Organisations not classified as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises will find this tender conducive to growth due to the long-term contract length and established service requirements. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the transportation sector will find this procurement opportunity beneficial due to its selectiveness in delivery and service excellence demands.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI 3402 - 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-b5fd17-72f4c712-1c33-4348-a28d-a22e8324a84b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068ddac8-3d2a-441e-8042-fdf600cd657b
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
£112,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks 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
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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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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