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Phase 3A - SALF1403 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Phase 3A - SALF1403 - 27/11/25 - AWARD" has reached the award stage. Conducted by the Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, this tender pertains to the taxi services sector, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement was executed using a selective method under a restricted procedure. The contract is set to start on 23 February 2026 and will end on 23 February 2030. Key stakeholders are located in various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, and other territories. The contract's value is £83,109.82, with Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, designated as the supplier.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for transport operators specialising in customised transport solutions across diverse geographical locations. Although the tender is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with capabilities in large-scale delivery across regional and international boundaries might find this contract beneficial for expansion. With the implementation phase stretching over four years, it gives transport suppliers ample time to refine services, potentially enhancing their market presence through sustained engagement with Buckinghamshire Council. Eligible businesses that aim to provide competitive per-mile pricing and adhere to defined terms and conditions could leverage this opportunity to consolidate their operations in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3A - SALF1403 - 27/11/25 - 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a102fca-402a-42a2-89aa-ae312988062f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eab1389-6c51-4d9f-8726-2776cf052795
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
£83,109 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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