Award

Phase 3D - SLDS1503 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Phase 3D - SLDS1503 - 19/01/26 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, specifically targeting the taxi services industry under CPV code 60120000. This procurement process, characterised by a selective and restricted procedure, concluded with the award stage on 14th May 2026, with the contract commencing on 13th April 2026 and running until 12th May 2030. It encompasses services to various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories. Key dates in the timeline include the tender closing on 3rd February 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities predominantly for businesses capable of providing taxi services across the specified regions, especially those with the capacity to handle a long-term contract. Although not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or established companies within public transportation can capitalise on such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in these geographical areas. The winning bidder, Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, exemplifies a firm well-suited to this procurement, with established operations possibly contributing to such a competitive selection.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SLDS1503 - 19/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-788e1eb1-c52b-4e23-9760-fa3cd4e51b91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129beb12-1d20-49e4-b3c0-c0244ac31809
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
£93,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 May 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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