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Summer Operations - SHAE1513 - 10/10/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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30 Oct 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'Summer Operations - SHAE1513' has been completed by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System. This tender, classified under the taxi services industry category (CPV code 60120000), covered areas within the United Kingdom, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The process followed a restricted procedure and has now reached the award stage, having last updated on 30th October 2025. The tender period concluded on 13th October 2025, with the contract running from 15th October to 30th October 2025. The contract was awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel trading as Swan Rider, valued at £70,419.62.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for transportation companies specialising in taxi services and those looking to expand or establish their services within the covered locations. Particularly beneficial for larger enterprises equipped to handle contracts executed through a selective procurement method, this opportunity creates avenues for growth and potential partnerships with local government entities like Buckinghamshire Council. The awarded contract underlines the value placed on reliable and efficient service delivery, presenting an attractive prospect for businesses with similar capabilities.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - SHAE1513 - 10/10/2025 - 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-b5fd17-794837e6-d336-4da5-bff3-87de928382a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4baa7c07-7a53-4488-bab9-88d93a09b472
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
£70,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 30 days
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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