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Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council engaging in a tender titled "Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" under the industry category of taxi services, identified by CPV code 60120000. The tender, now in the award stage, adopted a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. This contracting process, completed as of 23rd January 2026, led to an active contract awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd. The contract will run from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, providing services across diverse locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and more. The procurement period closed on 15th December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses equipped to offer extensive taxi services. Although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport operators capable of delivering reliable services across multiple regions may find potential in this contract. The need for competitively priced services emphasises the importance of price strategy, especially considering the requirement for pricing per mile. Businesses that can meet the standards set by local councils and are familiar with council tendering systems will be particularly well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 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-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8d69af-f65f-496d-ab6f-1eafaed6a542
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
£100,048 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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